Ferocactus melocactiformis
(De Candolle)
Cactaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A cactus. It is cylinder shaped and has 24 ribs. The fruit are 2 cm long. The seeds are small and 1 mm long. They are brown.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible, though not considered particularly attractive.
Traditional Uses
It is edible but not attractive.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico,
Synonyms
Echinocactus melocactiformis De Candolle,
References (1)
- Britton, N.L. & Roce, N. L., The Cactaceae: Descriptions and Illustrations of Plants of the ..., Volume 3 p 138
