Cylindropuntia cholla (Chain-link Cholla) is a shrubby or tree-like cactus with a distinct trunk and segmented stems with prominent …
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Epithet: cholla
Meaning: Vernacular name for the Cylindropuntia plants in Baja California
Derivation: From Spanish "cholla," meaning "head."
Pronunciation: KOL-luh
While the generic name must be unique, two or more genera often share the same specific epithet. Moreover, the same epithet can be used for subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.