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title: "Need some id help pls? Previously thought it was a dog tail, but now…"
description: "Need some id help pls? Previously thought it was a dog tail, but now im not sure. Thanks so much!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/bsbYvA5LHNluYWuS7MlmyS"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Suzanabanana"
published: "2026-03-01T20:54:30.782927Z"
language: "en"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/qvSj-AVIFitj-PKtECRsB83nzKR_r1C8lOxnuizNBW0/6PSCHUc_Qg-vh5zbxnU7cw.webp?size=large"
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# Need some id help pls? Previously thought it was a dog tail, but now…

_Posted by Suzanabanana on 2026-03-01_

Need some id help pls?  
Previously thought it was a dog tail, but now im not sure. Thanks so much!

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## 4 comments

### Kevin the Ever-Green commented on 2026-03-01

This is a variety of Opuntia, commonly known as a Prickly Pear Cactus

#### Suzanabanana replied on 2026-03-01

Thank you so much! From what i researched i think its: Cholla Cactus - Cylindropuntia imbricata

#### Suzanabanana replied on 2026-03-01

Or maybe Austrocylindropuntia Cylindrica

### Errol Savage commented on 2026-03-02

Maybe a whipples chola.?

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