Rebman & Pinkava
Pronunciation: sil-in-dro-PUN-tee-a GAN-der-eye
Common name: Gander's cholla
Family: Cactaceae (Cactus)
Habitat: Desert slopes of mountains, 1000'-4000',
many diverse habitats including creosote bush scrub,
western Colorado Desert, San Diego and Riverside
Cos. Banning Pass to Baja
Blooming period: May to June
Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Cylindropuntia
2) ganderi