Cylindropuntia munzii
Common Name: Munz's cholla
Family: Cactaceae
Synonyms: Opuntia munzii
Element Code: PDCAC0D0V0
Full Name: Cylindropuntia munzii (C.B. Wolf) Backeb.
USDA PLANTS Symbol: CYMU12

Biology Glossary
Rarity Status Glossary
Occurrence Data from DFG
California Natural Diversity Database Glossary
  • Total # of Known Element Occurrences: 2
  • Element Occurrence Ranks:
    A B C D X U
    0 0 0 0 0 2
    • Population Status:
    Historic
    >20 yrs    		 Recent
    <=20 yrs
    1 1
  • Presence:
    Present Extant Possibly Extirpated Extirpated
    2 0 0
Notes Glossary
  • Known from only two occurrences in the Chocolate Mtns. Of hybrid origin, but stabilized; only reproducing vegetatively. Some occurrences threatened by military activities.
  • To submit rare plant observation data, use the CNDDB field survey form. Please see also the CNPS Rare Plant Data page.
  • Date Added: 1980-01-01
  • Last Update: 2010-08-25
Location Glossary
  • Elevation: 150 - 600 meters
  • California Endemic: yes
  • States: California
  • California Counties and Islands:   name (code)
    Imperial (IMP),  Riverside (RIV)
  • Quads:   name (DWR code) USGS code
    Mt. Barrow (026B) 33114B8,  Blue Mountain (027A) 33115B1,  Mammoth Wash (027B) 33115B2,  East of Acolita (027D) 33115A1,  Tortuga (028A) 33115B3,  Iris (028B) 33115B4,  Chuckwalla Spring (042B) 33115D2,  Pegleg Well (042C) 33115C2,  Little Mule Mts. (042D) 33115C1,  Augustine Pass (043A) 33115D3,  Iris Pass (043B) 33115D4,  Iris Wash (043C) 33115C4,  Lion Head Mtn. (043D) 33115C3
  • Notes:
      Definitions of codes preceding a county and/or quad:
      * Presumed extirpated
      ? Uncertain about distribution or identity
      ?* Uncertain about distribution, but presumed extirpated if once present
      (?) Occurrence confirmed, but possibly extirpated
      Species may be present in other areas where conditions are favorable.
Presumed Extant Presumed Extirpated or Unknown 1184
Links to Leading Resources of Taxon Information
Suggested Citation
California Native Plant Society (CNPS). Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants (online edition, v8-01a). California Native Plant Society. Sacramento, CA. Accessed on .
-115.125,33.25

CA
33114B8=Mt. Barrow (026B) 33114B8,33115B1=Blue Mountain (027A) 33115B1,33115B2=Mammoth Wash (027B) 33115B2,33115A1=East of Acolita (027D) 33115A1,33115B3=Tortuga (028A) 33115B3,33115B4=Iris (028B) 33115B4,33115D2=Chuckwalla Spring (042B) 33115D2,33115C2=Pegleg Well (042C) 33115C2,33115C1=Little Mule Mts. (042D) 33115C1,33115D3=Augustine Pass (043A) 33115D3,33115D4=Iris Pass (043B) 33115D4,33115C4=Iris Wash (043C) 33115C4,33115C3=Lion Head Mtn. (043D) 33115C3