Serpent Cholla is part of the Cactus Family and has cylindrical or tube-like stems that have clusters of leathery to dry spines that stick out in varying directions. The cactus yields flowers whose outer components are yellow to yellow-green with purple on the inner perianth (including sepals and petals.) The filaments are light green. When fully grown and erect, the cactus can occupy up to three square meters.
