Dagger cholla, Club cholla, Devil cholla
| Botanical Name | Grusonia clavata |
| Common Name | Dagger cholla, Club cholla, Devil cholla |
| Family | Cactaceae - Cactus |
| Description | This is a low growing mat-forming cholla. It often forms thick mats that can be impenetrable. The spines come in several colors and can be as sharp as daggers. It looks gray from a distance. |
| Mature Size | 4" - 6" tall |
| Bloom | June-July. Flowers are lemon- yellow to greenish. They have yellow spiny fruit. |
| Interesting Facts | The spines are capable of piercing shoe leather or finger nails. |
| Traditional and Medicinal Uses | Parts of this plant were roasted in times of food shortage by Native Americans of the Acoma and Laguna Pueblos. |
 Photo for SFBG by Janice Tucker |
 Photo for SFBG by Janice Tucker |
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Photo for SFBG by Carl Troy
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