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Sign: Maritime Cactus Scrub

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Sign: Maritime Cactus Scrub

Quick Facts

This community is found on extremely hot, dry, and exposed south-facing slopes. Many of these plants are semi-dormant through the dry summer and fall season.

Common plants include coastal prickly pear, coastal cholla, boxthorn, island sagebrush, wild cucumber, and several species of dudleya.

Channel Islands National Park

Last updated: May 7, 2021