Christmas Cactus (Cylindropuntia leptocaulis)

   
 

Christmas Cactus (Cylindropuntia leptocaulis), Big Bend, TX. Photographs by Gertrud Konings.

• Common English Names: Christmas Cactus
• Common Spanish Names: Tasajillo, Tesajo
• Scientific Name: Cylindropuntia leptocaulis (sel-lin-drow-POON-shiah lep-toe-CALL-is)
• Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family)
• Geographic Range: Arizona to Oklahoma, western and southern Texas, northern Mexico.
• Plant Form: Stem Succulent.
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Last Update: 5 Sep 2003