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Stenocereus quevedonis

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Stenocereus quevedonis is a species of cactus in the genus Stenocereus, endemic to Mexico.

Description

A tropical cactus in the Cactaceae family.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Mexico,

Cultivation

The flowers open of a night time, remaining open for part of the following day.

Other Uses

The plant is grown as a living fence in order to exclude grazing aminals and mark boundaries.

Synonyms

Lemaireocereus quevedonis Ortega

Also Known As

Pitaya de mayo, Pitaya de secas

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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