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Distribution by County   9846    
Cylindropuntia californica  (Torr. & A. Gray) F. M. Knuth  var. californica 
California pricklypear,   Snake cholla
Cylindropuntia californica var. californica is a perennial herb (stem succulent) that is native to California.
also called Opuntia californica var. californica
California Rare Plant Rank: 1B.1 (rare, threatened, or endangered in CA and elsewhere).
Record Count by County

Los Angeles: 1 Riverside: 3 Ventura: 1
Orange: 1 San Diego: 52

Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 12/03/2024).