A closer view of Cylindropuntia ramosissima in the Anza-Borreo Desert State Park. The spines are very long compared with the thickness of the stems. The stems are quite thin. A common name is “Diamond Cholla” since the tubercles (raised parts on the stems) have a diamond shape.

A closer view of Cylindropuntia ramosissima in the Anza-Borreo Desert State Park. The spines are very long compared with the thickness of the stems. The stems are quite thin. A common name is “Diamond Cholla” since the tubercles (raised parts on the stems) have a diamond shape.

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