Cylindropuntia thurberi
(Engelm.) F. M. Knuth
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Description
A cactus. It is a rambling plant that grows 5 m tall. The trunk can be tree like. It is covered with spines. The new growth is fleshy green leaves 3 cm long. The fruit are fleshy and green
Edible Uses
Young leaves and fruits are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America,
Synonyms
Cylindropuntia thurberi subsp. thurberiGrusonia thurberi (Engelm.) G. D. RowleyOpuntia thurberi Engelm.
Also Known As
Sehueri, Seveli
References (1)
- Yetman, D., 2002, The Guarijios of the Sierra Madre: Hidden People of Northwestern Mexico. University of New Mexico Press. p 190
