Mammillaria magnimamma

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Mexican pincushion

Cactaceae Edible: Fruit 3,093 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Source: Wikipedia

Mammillaria magnimamma, common name Mexican pincushion, is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family Cactaceae.

Description

A cactus. The stems are 30 cm tall and 10-13 cm wide. The spine vary in shape and size but can be 5 cm long.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. In Mexico it grows between 100-2,700 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Mexico,

Synonyms

Mammillaria centricirrha Lem.Mammillaria flavovirens Salm.-DyckMammillaria gladiata Mart.Mammillaria macracantha DC.Mammillaria pentacantha Pfeiff.Mammillaria phymatothele A. BergerMammillaria zuccadiniana Mart.

Also Known As

Biznaga, Biznaga de chile, Chilito

References (2)

Segura, S. et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793
World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew