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Wolf's Cholla, Cylindropuntia wolfii

Closeup photo of the red flowers of a Wolf's Cholla
Wolf's Cholla, Cylindropuntia wolfii
Cactaceae

Wolf's Cholla is abundant in southern Anza-Borrego in such areas as Dos Cabezas and Table Mountain. It can be found along County Road S-2 from the Volcanic Hills to Ocotillo and beside Interstate-8 at Mountain Springs. Look for cholla with stems that grow in large clumps with branches in every direction. You'll notice it is especially wild-looking, quite unlike any other in Anza-Borrego.

From March through May, the flower color may vary from a beautiful red to deep maroon to bronze to yellow. A distinguishing characteristic are the red filaments in the center of the flower.

Photo of Wolf's Cholla with green branches and red flowers
Wolf's Cholla, Cylindropuntia wolfii
Cactaceae

Wolf's Cholla, Cylindropuntia wolfii
Cactaceae