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Corryocactus erectus

(Backeb.) F. Ritter

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Corryocactus erectus or is a species of columnar cactus found in Peru.

Description

A subtropical cactus (family Cactaceae) growing 90-120 cm tall with red flowers. The fruit is edible, though details are limited.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a subtropical plant.

Where It Grows

North America, USA,

Cultivation

It can be grown from woody stem cuttings. It can be grown from seed.

Synonyms

Borzicactus soukupii (Knize) R. D. RowleyErdisia aureispina Backeb. & JacobsenErdisia erecta Backeb.

References (1)

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