Plant Information ²

Walkingstick Cactus Cylindropuntia imbricata spinosiorApproximate Size (Height x Width) 8’ X 6’
Deciduous or Evergreen Evergreen
Light Full sun
Water Use Dry
Flowering and Fruiting Seasons Summer
Habitat Value pollen/nectar bees; bird nesting site; thrashers and roadrunners both use chollas for nesting sites

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More Info

• iNat taxon page
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• eFloras.org
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• NatureServe Explorer 2.0
• SEINet Symbiota portals
• Tropicos
• USDA PLANTS database
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