Dried, dead Cylindropuntia sections are called "cholla wood" and are popular in the pet trade. In aquariums they are immersed partly or entirely into the water for pets to swim through, and in …

Learn about the Cholla cactus—its species, unique defenses, desert habitat, and how to safely handle or grow it. Discover this spiny survivor of the Southwest..

Feb 5, 2024 · The jumping cholla is a tree-like cactus native to the deserts of Arizona, California, and Mexico. It gets its name from the fact that its barbed spines can easily detach from the plant and …

Oct 8, 2025 · Native to North America and West Indies, the Cholla cactus is a family of cylindroid thorny desert plants under the genus Cylindropuntia. There are between 20 and 35 species of Cholla cactus …

Cholla, genus of about 35 species of cylindroid-jointed cacti native to North and South America and the West Indies.

The Cholla Cactus, including the infamous Jumping Cholla and the deceptively soft Teddy Bear Cholla, is a resilient desert plant known for its barbed, easily-detachable spines and ability to thrive in harsh, …

Jul 11, 2017 · Native Americans traditionally used beavertail cactus for both food and medicine. A native member of the cucumber family, this scrambling vine climbs over and around shrubs and other …