Stenocereus eruca
(T. Brandegee) A. C. Gibson & K. E. Horak
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Summary
Source: WikipediaStenocereus eruca, commonly known as the creeping devil, is a member of the family Cactaceae. It is one of the most distinctive cacti, a member of the relatively small genus Stenocereus.
Description
A cactus in the Cactaceae family found in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Synonyms
Cereus eruca BrandegeeLemaireocereus eruca (T. Brandegee) Britt. & RoseMachaerocereus eruca (T. Brandegee) Britt. & RoseRathbunia eruca (Brandegee) P. V. Heath
References (2)
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 327 (As Machaerocereus eruca)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
