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Bookmark or Share- Cacti of Colorado, USA - American SouthwestCactus Species of Colorado. Below is a list of all cacti found in Colorado; the main species first, those with a photograph and full description page, followed by all other species, generally less common. Most of the limited number of species are small and low-growing.
- 1028 – Winter-hardy Cacti – PlantTalk Colorado1028 – Winter-hardy Cacti. Winter-hardy cacti are a natural choice for water-wise Colorado gardens. Perfectly suited to hot, dry summers and moderate winters, they can be hardy to -40 degrees Fahrenheit, and grow in brutally hot exposures few other plants can withstand. Cacti thrive with maximum sunlight and full exposure to drying winds.
- Home : Colorado Cactus & Succulent SocietyHome : Colorado Cactus & Succulent Society. April 9th Monthly Meeting. 7 pm, Classroom B, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Let's Discuss the upcoming Show and Sale! 18th Biennial Mid-States Conference. July 26-28, Santa Fe NM. Click Here for More Information. Become a CCSS Member Today!
- Cacti of West and Southwest USA - Echinocereus - American SouthwestCacti of West and Southwest USA - Echinocereus. Known commonly as the hedgehog cactus, this common, widespread variety is characterized by low clumps of cylindrical or conical stems, sometimes containing a hundred or more plants, and conspicuous red or pink flowers - some of the largest and brightest blooms of any cactus.
- Prickly Pear - Colorado National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)NPS Photo. Prickly pear is a type of cactus that is commonly seen in the monument. These cacti are well adapted to desert ecosystems, and prefer sandy, well drained soil. There are several species of Opuntia which are all known as prickly pear, including the purple fruited pricky pear and the potato prickly pear.
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