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Staghorn Cholla

Cylindropuntia versicolor

Description:

A tree like cactus plant about 5 to 7 feet tall with green to purple stems. Both green stemmed and purple stemmed plants can be found within a few feet of each other. The central trunk darkens with age and forms a sturdy woody structure.

Habitat:

Rocky desert hills at Gates Pass, Tucson.

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joanbstanley
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joanbstanley

Arizona, USA

Spotted on Nov 5, 2012
Submitted on Nov 24, 2012

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