Opuntia sarca
Griffiths ex Scheinvar
Cactaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tropical cactus shrub in the family Cactaceae.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico,
Notes
An unresolved name in The Plant List.
Also Known As
Cuerito, Nopal chamacuerito, Nopal chuma
References (2)
- Cruz, I. M., et al, 2015, Edible fruits and seeds in the State of Mexico. Revista Mexicana de Ciencias Agricolas. Vol. 6. Num. 2 pp 331-346
- Segura, S. et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793
