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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)

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