Echinocereus fasciculatus var. bonkerae
(Thornber & Bonker) L. D. Benson
Cactaceae Edible: Fruit
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEchinocereus fasciculatus, commonly known as pinkflower hedgehog cactus, is a clumping cactus (Cactaceae) with brilliant magenta flowers and long spines found in the Sonoran Desert.
Description
A cactus. There are 5-35 branches. These form clumps. The stems are 15-30 cm tall and 4-7 cm wide. The fruit are red and have white pulp.
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Edible Uses
The red fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a warm temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Synonyms
Echinocerus bonkerae Thornber & Bonkerand others
References (1)
- Wikipedia
