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tree cholla
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Tree Cholla

Cylindropuntia imbricata

Authorship: (Haworth) Kunth

Records

It was observed near Rattlesnake Tank by V. Mata-Silva (UTEP) [Photo].

Taxonomic Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumMAGNOLIOPHYTA (Flowering Plants)
ClassMAGNOLIOPSIDA (Dicots)
FamilyCACTACEAE (Cactus Family)
GenusCylindropuntia
Speciesimbricata

Recent Observations

Sourced from iNaturalist

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csteinbronn8Jun 28, 2026Fort Hancock, TX, US
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jadewnelsMay 3, 2026Fort Hancock, TX, US
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henicorhinaFeb 5, 2022Fort Hancock, TX, US
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tree chollaIMRS
ulyssescanoOct 9, 2021Fort Hancock, TX, US
Northern Tree Cholla (opens in new tab)
Northern Tree ChollaIMRS
riodominguezMar 12, 2021Hudspeth County, TX, USA
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ChollaIMRS
jmschlichteFeb 28, 201530.72800 N 104.972436 W
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tree cholla
ck2azOct 25, 2026Sierra Vista, AZ, US
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tree cholla
llanningOct 23, 2026H3XV+J7, Fort Davis, TX 79734, USA
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tree cholla
ck2azOct 25, 2026Canelo Rd, Sierra Vista, AZ, US
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tree cholla · Kabelturksvy
terry_rheederOct 26, 2026Midvaal, South Africa

Conservation assessments from the following sources:

  • NatureServe Explorer
  • IUCN Red List
  • Texas Parks & Wildlife — Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
Conservation status by source
IUCN Red List
LCLeast Concern
NatureServe GlobalNot assessed
NatureServe (Texas)Not assessed
Texas SGCNNot assessed

Theses, papers, and notes featuring this species.