Echinocereus pectinatus
(Scheidw.) Englem.
Rainbow cactus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEchinocereus pectinatus is a species of hedgehog cactus.
Description
A tropical cactus in the Cactaceae family native to tropical regions. The plant produces edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America,
Synonyms
Cereus dasyacanthus var. minor Engelm.Cereus pectinatus (Scheidw.) Engelm.and many others
Also Known As
Chihuahua
References (2)
- Astrada, E., et al, 2007, Ethnobotany in the Cumbres de Monterrey National Park, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 3:8
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
