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Cylindropuntia ganderi (C.B. Wolf) J. Rebman Gander’s cholla
Gander's cholla is native to California and Baja California, Mexico. Identification: Gander's cholla is shrub-like, with many erect, upright branches. Stem segments are green, 1¾-8" (5-20 cm) × ⅝-1¾" (1.7-4.5 cm), with prominent bumps. Each spine group contains 11-28 spines, each ¾-1¼" (2-3.5 cm) long. Spines are white to reddish, closely spaced enough to overlap each other. Flowers are greenish-yellow, 1½-2" (3.8-5 cm) around. Fruits resemble burrs, and are yellowish in color. References:
Anderson, Edward F., The Cactus Family, Timber Press, 2001, p. 208 Online References:
The Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association Pauline's SmugMug photos of Botany at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Cylindropuntia ganderi v. ganderi Cylindropuntia ganderi var. catavinensis Rebman 2001 Opuntia acanthocarpa Engelm. & Bigelow var. ganderi (C.B. Wolf) L.D. Benson Opuntia acanthocarpa Engelm. & Bigelow ssp. ganderi C.B. Wolf Opuntia ganderi (C.B. Wolf) J. Rebman & Pinkava
Cylindropuntia ganderi description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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2/28/2010 · Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California
2/28/2010 · Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California Range:
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