| Plant: Erect, bushy and covered with spines. Grows to 6 feet tall, branching several times. Dislodging of joints spread by animals is principle method of reproduction. |  |
| Flowers: Rose to red-purple |   |
| Leaf: Small, fleshy, appear on new growth and fall off in 2
to 3 months. Fruit: Green, globe shaped about 1 inch in diameter. |
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| Flowering period: | April to June |
| Use by Indians: | Fruits and buds were eaten. |
| Can be found here: | North of Bicycle Trail east of Interpretive Center, on
the face
of the West Bluffs. Big Canyon |
| Native Plant: Yes | Halophyte: No |
| Family Name: Cactus |
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Date: 10/17/2005
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