Tristerix aphyllus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaTristerix aphyllus is a holoparasitic plant species of the genus Tristerix in the family Loranthaceae. It is endemic to Chile. T. aphyllus is sometimes called the "cactus mistletoe." It should not be confused with the mistletoe cactus, which is an epiphytic cactus, and not a mistletoe.
Description
A plant that grows on other cactus plants (Echinopsis chiloensis and Eulychnia acida). It is without leaves. The flowers are fruit develop on the cactus columns. The flowers are 4-5 cm long. The fruit are red to white.
Edible Uses
The fruit are edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Chile South America,
Cultivation
The plant can be grown from fruit plants in the specific cactus.
