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Acanthocereus subinermis

Family: Cactaceae


What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Stems, flowers


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Nopal de cruz

Synonyms