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Coast Cholla

Cylindropuntia prolifera

The Coast Cholla is a fun cactus that grows in coastal areas. It has long, green stems covered in spines, and it can produce beautiful flowers that attract butterflies and bees!

Lebensraum: Coastal areas

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The Coast Cholla is a densely branched cactus with cylindrical, segmented stems covered in sharp, barbed spines. Its striking flowers can range from magenta to pinkish-purple, often with a subtle yellow tint in the center, making it distinct from many green desert plants.

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Coast Cholla
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Coast Cholla

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

3/5 · Mittel

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Interessante Fakten

Baby cholla plants can grow from a tiny piece that breaks off and falls to the ground!

Its spines are so sharp, they can feel like they're jumping onto your clothes!

Some animals build nests right inside its spiny branches, safe from predators!

The fruit, called 'tuna,' is fuzzy but can be eaten if you remove all the tiny, irritating hairs!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Spine Shield

Coast Cholla has barbed spines that detach easily, helping it defend against herbivores and even spread its segments for new growth.

Fähigkeit

Water Keeper

Coast Cholla can store vast amounts of water in its thick, succulent stems, allowing it to thrive in arid coastal environments.

Fähigkeit

Branch Breaker

Coast Cholla has brittle stem segments that readily detach, allowing new plants to grow from fallen pieces, a clever way to multiply!

Maße und Details

Höhe
50-300 cm
Ausbreitung
50-250 cm
Blütengröße
2-3 cm
Blütezeit
Spring to early summer
Essbar
Ja
Giftigkeit
Leicht
Lebenszyklus
Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode
Insekten

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

shelters

Desert Woodrat

Neotoma lepida

Builds nests among its spiny branches for protection.

pollinates

European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Visits its magenta flowers for nectar and pollen.

shelters

California Quail

Callipepla californica

Uses dense cholla clumps for cover from predators.

eaten by

Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

Eats the seeds found within the cholla fruit.

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

3/5 · Mittel

Be careful around cacti! Their spines can poke you, so keep a safe distance.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das höhe von Coast Cholla?

50-300 cm

Was ist der/die/das ausbreitung von Coast Cholla?

50-250 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütengröße von Coast Cholla?

2-3 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütezeit von Coast Cholla?

Spring to early summer

Was ist der/die/das essbar von Coast Cholla?

Ja

Was ist der/die/das giftigkeit von Coast Cholla?

Leicht

Was ist der/die/das lebenszyklus von Coast Cholla?

Mehrjährig

Was ist der/die/das bestäubungsmethode von Coast Cholla?

Insekten

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