Stenocereus montanus
(Britton & Rose) Buxb.
Pitahaya colorado
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Summary
Source: WikipediaStenocereus montanus, known as sahuira, is a species of columnar cactus in the family Cactaceae.
Description
A tropical cactus growing 7-10 m high, native to altitudes between 300-600 m. It is cultivated as a hedge or living fence and valued for its fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten and enjoyed.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 300-600 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America,
Cultivation
It can be used as a hedge or living fence.
Other Uses
The plant is grown as a living fence in order to exclude grazing aminals and mark boundaries.
Production
It flowers in May and fruits in June.
Other Information
The fruit are enjoyed.
Also Known As
Sahuira
References (2)
- Martin, P. S. et al, (Eds.), 1998, Gentry's Rio Mayo Plants. The Tropical Deciduous Forest & Environs of Northwest Mexico. University of Arizona Press. p 282
- Yetman, D., 2002, The Guarijios of the Sierra Madre: Hidden People of Northwestern Mexico. University of New Mexico Press. p 190
