Eve's Needle Cactus - Austrocylindropuntia subulata

Introducing the Eve's needle cactus, also known as Austrocylindropuntia subulata. Native to South America, particularly Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru, this Austrocylindropuntia subulata belongs to the Cactus family and is known for its unique appearance and interesting growth habits.  Austrocylindropuntia subulata was previously known as Opuntia subulata and has several other names, including Eve's Pin cactus, long spine cactus, and Cane Cholla. These names are inspired by its long, slender, and needle-like stems. The name "Eve's Needle" may also refer to the legend of the biblical Eve sewing with a cactus spine.  Austrocylindropuntia subulata, is a small tree-like cactus with an erect trunk, elongated branches, and cylindrical joints, and can grow to be 16 feet tall in its native habitat. It has ovate bumpy tubercles on its glossy-green stems, as well as awl-like curved, fleshy, greenish-yellow leaves. The spined areole at the tip contains one to four straight, grayish-white spines; wh