Do Jumping Cholla Cactus Really Jump? The Facts
The popular jumping cholla cactus (Cylindropuntia fulgida), also known as the hanging chain cholla, is native to the Sonoran desert and the Southwestern US. However, it’s not actually a jumping cactus. It’s known as the jumping cactus because of the super loose joint attachments that “jump” to passersby as they brush slightly over the plant and get stung. If … Read more