Maihueniopsis boliviana
(Salm-Dyck) R. Kiesling
Cactaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tropical cactus (Cactaceae) that produces edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Chile, South America,
Synonyms
Opuntia boliviana Salm-DyckOpuntia ignescens Vaupeland several others
Also Known As
Anqopiskayu, Piskayu, Sankayu, Tunilla, Wariposkayu
References (1)
- Villagran, C., et al, 1999, La Tradicion Altiplanica: Estudio Etnobotanico en Los Andes de Iquique, Primera Region, Chile. Chungara, volumen 31 No. 1 pp 81-186 (As Opuntia ignescens)
