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Cylindropuntia bigelovii (Opuntia bigelovii) - Teddybear Cholla Cylindropuntia bigelovii (Opuntia bigelovii) - Teddybear Cholla
Scientific Name: Cylindropuntia bigelovii (Opuntia bigelovii)
Common Name: Teddybear Cholla, Teddy Bear Cholla, Jumping Cholla
Flower Color: Green with some red markings
Plant Type: Cactus, Shrub, Subshrub, Perennial
Height: To 8 feet (2.4 m) tall
Date Observed: April 23, 2004
Notes: The flowers are 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide. This cactus is densely covered in pale yellow, barbed spines. The stem segments detach easily at the joints and will adhere to anyone brushing against them.
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