
Whipple Cholla
cylindropuntia whipplei
Whipple Cholla, scientifically known as Cylindropuntia whipplei, is a highly branched, shrubby cactus native to the high-desert regions of the southwestern United States. Often forming dense, low-growing thickets, this resilient species is well-adapted to the cold winters and dry, scorching summers of the Colorado Plateau. It stands out in its arid landscape by maintaining a vibrant pale-green coloration and producing small, chartreuse flowers that mature into fleshy, yellow, spineless fruits.
生息地: Typically found on sandy plains, rocky slopes, and clay soils within desert grasslands and pinyon-juniper woodlands.
外見
This cactus typically grows as a low, sprawling shrub or upright clump between 30 to 150 centimeters tall. It features cylindrical, deeply tuberculate green stems densely covered in pale white or yellow spines. The spines are encased in translucent, papery sheaths that reflect light, giving the plant a shimmering silvery appearance. In late spring, it produces yellow-green flowers about 2 to 3 centimeters wide, followed by persistent, knobby, bright yellow fruits.

カテゴリ
植物レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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おもしろい事実
Because the stem joints detach so easily and latch onto passing animals, this plant is nicknamed 'hitchhiker' as a primary way to colonize new territory.
Native American tribes, including the Hopi, historically utilized the yellow fruits as food, eating them raw, stewed, or dried for winter storage.
The papery sheaths surrounding the spines act like miniature sun umbrellas, reducing the ambient temperature of the plant's skin.
特殊能力
Sun-Blocking Sheaths
Its spines are covered in papery, translucent sheaths that reflect intense solar radiation, cooling the stem and reducing water loss.
Clonal Propagation
The stem joints are highly detaching; when they fall or are carried away by animals, they easily root in the soil to form new clonal plants.
Crassulacean Acid Metabolism
It utilizes CAM photosynthesis, opening its stomata at night to absorb carbon dioxide and minimizing water evaporation during the hot day.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 30-150 cm
- 体重
- 1-25 kg
- 寿命
- 20-100 年
食性と食事
As a photosynthetic plant, it produces its own energy using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
主な食物
- Sunlight
- Carbon dioxide
- Water
- Soil minerals
採餌方法
- Foraging
生態系とのつながり
Cactus Wren
Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus
Provides critical nesting sites, physical protection from predators, and food source for the birds.
Desert Bighorn Sheep
Ovis canadensis nelsoni
Feeds on the spineless yellow fruits and occasionally the fleshy stems during drought conditions.
Cactus Bee
Diadasia rinconis
Visits the greenish-yellow flowers to gather pollen and nectar, acting as a primary pollinator.
特徴
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安全性
危険度
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よくある質問
Whipple Chollaを見分けるには?
Whipple Chollaを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。
Whipple Chollaの長さは何ですか?
30-150 cm
Whipple Chollaの体重は何ですか?
1-25 kg
Whipple Chollaの寿命は何ですか?
20-100 年
Whipple Chollaは何を食べますか?
As a photosynthetic plant, it produces its own energy using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
Whipple Chollaは通常どこに生息していますか?
Typically found on sandy plains, rocky slopes, and clay soils within desert grasslands and pinyon-juniper woodlands.
Whipple Chollaはどのように狩りをしますか?
Foraging
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観察場所

New Mexico, US
Crow Canyon Archaeological District
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New Mexico, US
Gallup Commercial Historic District
ここで見られるかも ワタリガラス, イエスズメ と フォーウィングソルトブッシュ.
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Colorado, US
Main Avenue Historic District
ここで見られるかも ミュールジカ, ラバーラビットブラッシュ と プラトーフェンスリザード.
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