cholla

Any of several species of cactus in the genus Cylindropuntia, having very spiny, cylindrical stem segments.

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈt͡ʃɔɪ.ə/
Etymology

From Spanish cholla, possibly from Old French cholle (“head”), of Germanic origin. Compare keel.

Opuntia cholla

Opuntia cholla

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