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Chain Fruit Cholla
Chain Fruit Cholla62 locationsPlant
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Feb 28 2009
First Water Upper Creek Loop
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Feb 10 2012
White Canyon Wander
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Magnoliophyta - Flowering plant
FamilyCactaceae - Cactus
Elevation1000 - 3000
Prime BloomPurple
BloomsMay - Aug
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Opuntia fulgida

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Synonyms
Jumping cholla, Cylindropuntia fulgida
Flowers
white and pink, streaked with lavender. 1" wide, displayed at old joint tips (or fruit tips).
Description
Native. an arborescent (tree like) plant with one branching trunk. can grow to 12' tall. create fantastic looking forests. long, drooping chains of fruits.
Comments
While the name "Jumping Cholla" is applied especially to this species, it is also used as a general term for all chollas. A good method to remove the cactus is with a hair comb, don't try grabbing with your hand. See the forums for more advice on removing barbs.
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