Cylindropuntia spinosior facts for kids
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| Immature fruits on a plant in Gila County, Arizona | |
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Cylindropuntia
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spinosior
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The Cylindropuntia spinosior, also known as the cane cholla, spiny cholla, or walkingstick cactus, is a type of cactus. It grows naturally in the deserts of North America.
You can find this cactus in Arizona and New Mexico in the United States. It also grows in Chihuahua and Sonora in Mexico.
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What is the Cane Cholla Like?
The cane cholla is a unique desert plant. It usually grows to be between 0.4 and 1.2 meters tall. That's about 1.3 to 4 feet high.
Stems and Spines
Its stems are covered with sharp spines. These spines help protect the cactus from animals.
Flowers and Fruits
The flowers of the cane cholla are very colorful. They can be rose, red-purple, yellow, or white. These flowers bloom from spring to early summer. After the flowers, the plant grows fruits. These fruits are usually yellow, sometimes with hints of red or purple.
Cane Cholla as an Invasive Plant
Sometimes, a plant grows in a new area where it doesn't belong. When this happens, it can cause problems for the local plants and animals. This kind of plant is called an invasive species.
In Australia
In Australia, the cane cholla is seen as a new problem plant. In Queensland, it is known as the snake cactus. It is considered a harmful plant, or a noxious weed, in New South Wales. It was first found growing wild there around 2000 or 2001. The cane cholla has also spread and grown wild in South Australia.
See also
In Spanish: Cylindropuntia spinosior para niños
