Cylindropuntia fosbergii explained

Cylindropuntia fosbergii is a species of cactus known by the common names Hoffmann's teddybear cholla,[1] pink teddy-bear cholla,[2] and Mason Valley cholla.[3] It is endemic to south-eastern California where its range is restricted to the flats and hillsides of a very limited area in the region of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in the western Sonoran Desert.[4] [5]

Description

Cylindropuntia fosbergii grows to over seven feet in height and is distinguished by a pinkish tinge to its spines.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Data Source and References for Cylindropuntia ×fosbergii (Hoffmann's teddybear cholla) USDA PLANTS. plants.usda.gov. 2020-01-04.
  2. Web site: Cylindropuntia fosbergii Calflora. www.calflora.org. 2020-01-04.
  3. Web site: Mason Valley Cholla, Cylindropuntia ×fosbergii. www.abdnha.org. 2020-01-04.
  4. Web site: Cylindropuntia fosbergii (C.B.Wolf) Rebman, M.A.Baker & Pinkava Plants of the World Online Kew Science. Plants of the World Online. 2020-01-04.
  5. Web site: Cylindropuntia fosbergii Cholla Web. en-US. 2020-01-04.

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