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Cylindropuntia
thurberi
(Engelm.) F.M. Knuth
Published In:
Kaktus-ABC 124. 1935. (31 Dec 1935) (
Kaktus-ABC
)
Project Name Data
(Last Modified On 10/10/2018)
Acceptance :
Accepted
Species profile
(Last Modified On 11/25/2019)
Typical Adult Height Range (m):
2-4, 4-8
Life Form:
Tree Succulent
Elevation Range (meters above sea level):
0-199, 200-399, 400-799, 800-1199
Habitat(s):
Plains/Valleys, Hills/Plateaus, Canyons
Substrate(s):
Rocky
- Detailed Veg. Information:
Sonoran desertscrub, thornscrub, tropical deciduous forest
Global Regions of Occurrence:
North America
- Geographic Range:
sw USA, nw and n Mexico
Single-country Endemic:
No
IUCN Redlist Category:
LC (Least Concern)
Lifespan:
Short (<50 years)
Succulence:
Succulent Stems
Armament (spines, thorns, etc.):
yes
Propagation Technique(s):
Cuttings
Uses:
Food/Beverages, Medicinal