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1. www.nps.gov › places › cholla-cactus-cholla-cactusCholla Cactus (Cholla Cactus Garden) - U.S. National Park Service

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   Apr 4, 2024 · Location: Joshua Tree National Park. Amenities. 6 listed. Stroll through the Cholla Cactus Garden along a flat 0.25-mile loop trail. Hike through thousands of teddy bear cholla cactus and enjoy scenic mountain views. The Cholla Cactus Garden is in the Pinto Basin, part of the transition zone between the Colorado and Mojave Deserts.

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3. www.americansouthwest.net › plants › cactiCylindropuntia fulgida, jumping cholla - American Southwest

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   Habitat: Scrubland, grassy hillsides, desert flats; up to 3,500 feet elevation. Flowers: Pink to violet, with a frilly center, opening late afternoon during summer. Distribution map for cylindropuntia fulgida.

4. www.americansouthwest.net › plants › cactiGrusonia Cactus Species of West and Southwest USA

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   Grusonia pulchella, sagebrush cholla, most of Nevada plus part of northwest Utah. Grusonia schottii, common dog cholla, west and south Texas, close to the Rio Grande. Cacti of west and southwest USA: grusonia, known as club cholla or devil cholla. Eight US species, all very spiny, forming low, spreading clumps.

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   What is a teddy-bear cholla?

   • ( Engelm.) F.M.Knuth Cylindropuntia bigelovii, the teddy-bear cholla, is a cholla cactus species native to Northwestern Mexico, and to the United States in California, Arizona, and Nevada .

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   Can you walk through a teddy bear cholla?

   • This walk meanders through a dense patch of teddy bear cholla on the edge of the Pinto Basin and provides views of the basin and surrounding mountains. Even though this is a short and easy hike, it is strongly recommended to wear closed shoes for protection from the cholla. This trail has no shade and no cell service.

   Hike Cholla Cactus Garden - U.S. National Park Service

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   How tall do cholla cactus grow?

   • Mature plants develop a tall stem, on which the spines become brown, black, or fall away, and the cactus may reach heights of 12 feet or more. Like some other cholla species, the spiny, grey-green stem segments are very easily detached, adhering to anything that moves past. Each areole has between 0 and 18 spines.

   Cylindropuntia fulgida, jumping cholla - American Southwest

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   What is a teddy bear cactus?

   • Cylindropuntia bigelovii, the teddy-bear cholla, is a cholla cactus species native to Northwestern Mexico, and to the United States in California, Arizona, and Nevada . Cylindropuntia bigelovii has a soft appearance due to its solid mass of very formidable spines that completely cover the stems, leading to its sardonic nickname of "teddy bear".

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cylindropuntia_bigeloviiCylindropuntia bigelovii - Wikipedia

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   Cylindropuntia bigelovii, the teddy-bear cholla, is a cholla cactus species native to Northwestern Mexico, and to the United States in California, Arizona, and Nevada.

7. www.destination4x4.com › resources › flora-and-faunaCactus - Desert Adaptation and Survivor - Destination4x4

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   Cactus. Beavertail Cactus found off the Mormon Wells Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. Photography by James L Rathbun. Cactus are some of the best suited plants for the dry, hot climates of the Mojave, Sonoran, and Great Basin deserts.

8. bonsaimary.com › cholla-cactusCholla Cactus: The Intriguing Cactus of the Southwest

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   Dec 26, 2023 · December 26, 2023 / Desert Plants. The Cholla cactus is a symbol of Southwest resilience, showcasing its ability to thrive in harsh desert conditions. These resilient plants adapt to varying habitats, demonstrating their strength in barren landscapes, rocky flats, and mountain forests.

9. www.nps.gov › thingstodo › hike-cholla-cactus-gardenHike Cholla Cactus Garden - U.S. National Park Service

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   Jul 6, 2021 · Cholla Cactus Garden is an easy quarter mile walk with minimal elevation gain along Pinto Basin Road. This walk meanders through a dense patch of teddy bear cholla on the edge of the Pinto Basin and provides views of the basin and surrounding mountains.