Grusonia sp.
Club-cholla, Club-Cholla
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Family: Cactaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Grusonia sp. (Club-cholla) is a native California perennial in the Cactaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Cylindropuntia: Grusonia has flattened major spines and stays under 10 inches; Cylindropuntia has round spines and grows waist-high or taller.; vs Echinocereus: Grusonia has segmented stems with flattened spines; Echinocereus has ribbed continuous stems with radial round spines.; vs Opuntia: Grusonia has cylindrical segments with flattened spines; Opuntia has flattened pad segments.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grusonia sp. native to California?
Yes. Grusonia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Grusonia sp. belong to?
Grusonia sp. is in the Cactaceae family, genus Grusonia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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