species 11,351 observations

Branched Pencil Cholla

Cylindropuntia ramosissima

Field notes

Supports All

13 native animals
supported in the US

Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Orange-tipped Woodborer, Diadasia australis, Cactus Bee, Barrel Cactus Woodborer 5
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors White-lined Sphinx, Sleepy Orange, Black-throated Sparrow, 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
Plant type: Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS.