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Plant identification #877110

Asked July 13, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT

I'm wondering what plant or bush the attached image is of. We found some growing near the royal gorge.

Fremont County Colorado

Expert Response

Hi Brooks,

That is a "cactus skeleton," the woody portion of Cylindropuntia imbricata, the walking stick cactus (aka tree cholla).

Cordially,

John

An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 15, 2024, 11:05 AM EDT

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Plant identification #877110

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