Echinocactus conglomeratus
Phil.
Cactaceae Edible: Fruit
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A cactus in the family Cactaceae found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico,
Synonyms
Chilenia ambigua (Hildm. ex K. Schum.) Backeb.Copiapoa applanata Backeb.Copiapoa cinerascens var. intermedia F. RitterCopiapoa copiapensis (Pfeiff.) MeregalliEchinocactus ambiguus Hildm. ex K. Schum.Echinocactus cinerascens Salm.-DyckEchinocactus conglomeratus Phil.Echinocactus copiapensis Pfeiff.
Also Known As
Pitayo de agosto o alicoche
References (1)
- Segura, S. et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793 (As Echinocactus conglomeratus)