species 3,830 observations

Whipple Cholla

Cylindropuntia whipplei

Status: native
Bees: 3 specialists raised on its pollen
Traits
Where: In the US
Source: iNaturalist

Field notes

Cylindropuntia whipplei (formerly known as Opuntia whipplei, common name Whipple cholla) is a member of the cactus family, Cactaceae.

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11 native animals
supported in the US

Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Orange-tipped Woodborer, Cactus Bee, Barrel Cactus Woodborer 3
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Angeles Striped Sweat Bee, Chlorochroa opuntiae, Prickly-pear Angled-Mason, Ornate Checkered Beetle 8

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry
Water use: Low
Plant type: Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.