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Alcajer, Porter pereskiopsis
Pereskiopsis porteri

Family: Cactaceae


What it is like

A cactus. The fruit are long and orange. The seeds are black with white hairs.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America


How it is used for food

The fruit are very acid but eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Alcahuesar, Alcajes, Rosa amarilla

Synonyms

Opuntia porteri F. A. C. Weber;