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species 36,104 observations

Tree Cholla

Cylindropuntia imbricata

Status
native
Bees
4 specialists raised on its pollen
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

41 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Staghorn Cholla Moth, Cahela Moth 2
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Orange-tipped Woodborer, Cactus Bee, Lithurgopsis littoralis, Barrel Cactus Woodborer 4
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Sonoran Bumble Bee, Coenopoeus palmeri, Cactus Coreid Bug, Giant Cactus Longhorn Beetle 35

Children

  • Walkingstick Cactus

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS.

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