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Devil Cholla

Scientific Name: Grusonia kunzei Rose
Synonym: Corynopuntia stanlyi var. kunzei , Corynopuntia stanlyi var. kunzei , Grusonia wrightiana, Opuntia kunzei, Opuntia stanlyi var. kunzei , Opuntia wrightiana
Family: Cactaceae

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15°F (-10°C)

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: USA (Arizona, California), Mexico (Baja California)

Growth Habits: Shrubby cactus, up to 18 inches tall (45 cm), 15 feet spread (4.5 m)

Salvage restricted protected native plants in Arizona

Blooming Habits:
Yellow flowers in late spring, up to 2.5 inches in diameter (6 cm)

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