Buckhorn Cholla
Buckhorn Cholla
Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa
Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa
Tall and branching like antlers, the buckhorn cholla stands out with its spiny, cylindrical stems and sculptural shape. It can grow up to 10 feet tall and blooms in late spring with flowers ranging from yellow to reddish-purple. Common in the Sonoran Desert, it's hardy, dramatic, and a favorite perch for desert birds like cactus wrens.