Cholla (Opuntia sp.)

   

Opuntia sp. Cholla cactus in bloom with nest of Cactus Wren. Sentinal Peak is in the background and the Animas Mountains in the far distance. Playas Valley, Hidalgo Co., NM. The blur just to the right of the cactus is the wren taking hasty leave. Photograph by Arthur H. Harris, 1 Jun 1985.

• Common English Names: Cholla, Cane Cactus
• Common Spanish Names:
• Scientific Name: Opuntia sp. (oh-POON-sha)
• Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family)
• Geographic Range:
• Plant Form: Shrub
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Last Update: 13 May 2002