Peniocereus serpentinus
(Lagasca & J.D. Rodriguez) N.P. Taylor
Mexican night-blooming cereus, Serpent cactus, Snake cactus
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Description
A cactus. It is a shrubby plant. It can forms clumps with stems creeping over each other. The roots are tuberous. The stems are erect or slightly hang down. They are 3 m long and 2-5 cm wide. There are 10-12 ribs and these are slightly rounded. There are 10-12 spines which are 10-30 mm long. The flowers are funnel shaped and open at night. They are white with a pinkish tint. They are 25 cm long by 15 cm wide. The fruit are round or oval and 4 cm long.
Edible Uses
The round or oval fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Junco, Junco espinoso, Pitahayita, Reina de la noche
References (2)
- Anderson, E.F., 2001, The Cactus Family, Timber Press. p 58, 564
- Bradleya 5:93. 1987
