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Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus or Paper Spine Cactus <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/131395/tephrocactus_articulatus_var._papyracanthus_or_paper_spine_cactus_or_paper-spined_cholla.html" title="Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus or Paper Spine Cactus or Paper-Spined Cholla"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/5803/131395_thumb.JPG?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=eJq02tQxOc7ZINqtCwSZ73nORcE%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus or Paper Spine Cactus or Paper-Spined Cholla Slow growing cactus has segmented stems with soft flat paper like spines. Grows up to 12 inches tall. The small segments are pinecone shaped, attached loosely and fall off easily. Geotagged,Paper-Spined Cholla,Tephrocactus articulatus,United States,Winter" /></a></figure><br /> This is a slow-growing bushy cactus with segmented stems that have a soft, flat paper-like spine. Segments are pinecone-shaped, attached loosely and fall off easily.<br /> Synonyms:Tephrocactus papyracanthus, Opuntia papyracantha Geotagged,Paper-Spined Cholla,Tephrocactus articulatus,United States,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus or Paper Spine Cactus

Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus or Paper Spine Cactus or Paper-Spined Cholla Slow growing cactus has segmented stems with soft flat paper like spines. Grows up to 12 inches tall. The small segments are pinecone shaped, attached loosely and fall off easily. Geotagged,Paper-Spined Cholla,Tephrocactus articulatus,United States,Winter

This is a slow-growing bushy cactus with segmented stems that have a soft, flat paper-like spine. Segments are pinecone-shaped, attached loosely and fall off easily.
Synonyms:Tephrocactus papyracanthus, Opuntia papyracantha

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The Paper-Spined Cholla

"Tephrocactus articulatus" is a species of cactus in the subfamily Opuntioideae of the plant family Cactaceae. They usually grow branches up to one foot tall with white flowers. Propagation is usually through cuttings. Stem segments easily break away and will root without special treatment. Plants may also be grown from seeds. Spring blooms open at end-of-evening nautical twilight, and close shortly after sunrise.

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Similar species: Pinks, Cactuses, And Allies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By William Bodine

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Uploaded Mar 13, 2022. Captured Mar 2, 2022 12:05 in C5WP+45 Mesa, AZ, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/18.0
  • 1/83s
  • ISO100
  • 105mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.