Wolf's cholla (Cylindropuntia wolfii)

Wolf's cholla, a reference photo — Photo: Tracie Hall from Orange County, us · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Cylindropuntia wolfii is a species of cactus known by the common name Wolf's cholla.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Wolf's cholla being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Cylindropuntia ganderi
Cylindropuntia sanfelipensis
Cylindropuntia echinocarpa
Cylindropuntia chuckwallensis

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Cylindropuntia
Species: Cylindropuntia wolfii

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