Cylindropuntia molesta is a cactus species that is endemic to Baja California state in Mexico.
It grows to a size of 2–8 feet in height and 2–5 feet in width.
Synonyms Cylindropuntia calmalliana (J.M.Coult.) F.M.Knuth Cylindropuntia molesta var. clavellina (Engelm. ex J.M.Coult.) Rebman Cylindropuntia molesta subsp. molesta Grusonia molesta (Brandegee) G.D.Rowley Opuntia calmalliana J.M. Coult. Opuntia molesta Brandegee
References
Kaktus-ABC 126 1935. The Plant List entry Encyclopedia of Life entry IUCN Redlist entry Wheat Design Group entry