Opuntia sarca

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

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