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I'm pretty sure this is a type of cholla cactus (teddy bear perhaps?) but would like ID help to confirm. Thanks!
Found in the desert surrounding Palm Springs
Spotted on Feb 21, 2012
Submitted on Feb 22, 2013
2 Comments
cholla..longer and denser spines though..
My instinct is aligned with yours, I was thinking either teddy bear cholla or silver cholla (Cylindropuntia echinocarpa).