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Cactus Family, Cactaceae

Cacti seen in Anza-Borrego include the following species:

Teddy-Bear Cholla (Cylindropuntia bigelovii)
Cane or Valley Cholla (Cylindropuntia california var. parkeri)
Silver or Golden Cholla (Cylindropuntia echinocarpa)
Mason Valley Cholla (Cylindropuntia Xfosbergii)
Gander's Cholla (Cylindropuntia ganderi)
Diamond Cholla (Cylindropuntia ramosissima)
Wolf's Cholla (Cylindropuntia wolfii)

Mohave Mound, (Echinocactus polycephalus var. polycephalus)

Engelmann's Hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus engelmannii)

California Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus cylindraceus)

Fish-hook cactus (Mammillaria dioica)
Yaqui Mammillaria (Mammillaria tetrancistra)

Beavertail Cactus (Opuntia basilaris var. basilaris)
Pancake Prickly-Pear Cactus (Opuntia chlorotica)
Engelmann's Prickly-Pear (Opuntia engelmannii var. engelmannii)
Desert Prickly-Pear (Opuntia phaeacantha)
Mohave Prickly-Pear (Opuntia polyacantha var. erinacea)

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