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Mammillaria haageana

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Mammillaria haageana is a species of cacti in the tribe Cacteae. It is native to Mexico, where it is found commonly, and is widespread throughout much of the country.

Description

A tropical cactus (family Cactaceae) with edible fruit.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Mexico,

Synonyms

Mammillaria donatii Berge ex K. Schum.Mammillaria dyckiana Zucc. ex Pfeiff.Mammillaria haageana subsp. haageanaMammillaria kunthii Ehrenb.

Also Known As

Bizniaga chiquita

References (1)

  • Rangel-Landa, S., et al, 2017, Sociocultural and ecological factors influencing management of edible and non-edible plants: the case of Ixcatlan, Mexico. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. 13:59

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