Tephrocactus chichensis
Cardenas
Cactaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tropical cactus (family Cactaceae) that produces edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Bolivia, Peru, South America,
Synonyms
Opuntia chichensis (Cardenas) G. D. RowleyOpuntia chichensis var. colchana (Cardenas) G. D. RowleyOpuntia ferocior (Backeb.) G. D. RowleyTephrocactus albiscoparius Backeb.Tephrocactus chichensis var. colchanus CardenasTephrocactus ferocior Backeb.
References (1)
- Martin, F. W., et al, 1987, Perennial Edible Fruits of the Tropics. USDA Handbook 642 p 89 (As Tephrocactus ferocior)
