Teddy Bear Cholla

Teddy Bear Cholla

Teddy Bear Cholla (Opuntia bigelovii) often called a 'jumping cactus' in Lake Mohave area, Nevada. Copper Mountain is in the background.
Anya Jingle
on Feb 17, 2007 2:50 pm
Image Type(s): Flora
Image ID: 270488

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hiltrud.liu

hiltrud.liu - Jan 29, 2008 4:54 pm - Voted 10/10

Unique...

such a nice cactus!
Cheers, Hiltrud

Anya Jingle

Anya Jingle - Jan 29, 2008 10:37 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Unique...

Thanks Hiltrud. These cacti are very photogenic, but you really have to be careful not to touch them or their small parts will jump on you! Thus, their other common name is Jumping Cholla.
Regards, Anya.

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