Cholla

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  • noun. Any of several spiny, shrubby or treelike opuntias having cylindrical stem segments.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. In the Southwestern United States and Mexico, a name given to several species of Opuntia with stout cylindrical joints and abundant spines, such as O. prolifera, O. Bigelovii, and O. Cholla.
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  • noun. Any of several species of cactus in the genus Cylindropuntia, having very spiny, cylindrical stem segments.
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  • noun. arborescent cacti having very spiny cylindrical stem segments; southwestern United States and Mexico
    • Word Usage
    "Cane cactus (Opuntia arborescens) — Cane or whip cactus (also known as cholla, candelabrum cactus, prickly pear, etc.) is scattered over the entire Chaco area."
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