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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!

生息地: Coastal areas

外見

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.

PlantaeTracheophytaMagnoliopsidaCaryophyllalesCactaceaeCylindropuntia
Coast Cholla
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Coast Cholla

カテゴリ

植物

レア度

Common

危険度

3/5 · 中程度

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おもしろい事実

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!

特殊能力

能力

Spine Shield

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

能力

Water Keeper

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

能力

Branch Breaker

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

サイズと詳細

高さ
50-300 cm
広がり
50-250 cm
花の大きさ
2-3 cm
開花時期
Spring to early summer
食用
はい
毒性
軽度
ライフサイクル
多年生
受粉方法
昆虫

生態系とのつながり

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.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

3/5 · 中程度

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

よくある質問

Coast Chollaの高さは何ですか?

50-300 cm

Coast Chollaの広がりは何ですか?

50-250 cm

Coast Chollaの花の大きさは何ですか?

2-3 cm

Coast Chollaの開花時期は何ですか?

Spring to early summer

Coast Chollaの食用は何ですか?

はい

Coast Chollaの毒性は何ですか?

軽度

Coast Chollaのライフサイクルは何ですか?

多年生

Coast Chollaの受粉方法は何ですか?

昆虫

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