Soehrensia sp
Koko
Cactaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A cactus. They can have thick columns or form rounded masses. The flowers are funnel shaped.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
They grow at high altitude.
Where It Grows
Chile, South America,
Notes
There are 7 Soehrensia species.
References (1)
- Aldunate, C. et al, 1983, Ethnobotany of pre-Altiplanic Community in the Andes of Northern Chile. Economic Botany 37( ) p 120-134
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