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Echinocereus pulchellus

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Echinocereus pulchellus is a species of cactus native to Mexico.

Description

A tropical cactus in the family Cactaceae.

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Edible Uses

The fruit are edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Mexico,

Synonyms

Cereus amoena (A. Dietr.) Hemsl.Cereus pulchellus Pfeiff.Echinocactus pulchellus Mart.and others

Also Known As

Flor de tierra

References (1)

  • Segura, S. et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793

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