Cylindropuntia tunicata
(Lehm.) F. M. Knuth
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCylindropuntia tunicata, commonly referred to as sheathed cholla, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cactaceae. This cholla species is native to the Chihuahuan Desert of North America and parts of South America. Is also known as Brown-spined Hudson pear.
Description
A cactus. It grows 30-60 cm tall. It has many branches. There are 5-12 spines in a group. The fruit are 25-50 mm long by 8-15 mm wide.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Colombia, Mexico, North America,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Cholla de flores amarillas
References (3)
- Enum. diagn. Cact. 170. 1837 (As Opuntia tunicata)
- Lyle, S., 2006, Discovering fruit and nuts. Land Links. p 303 (As Opuntia tunicata)
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
