Cacto, Quisco
Echinopsis chiloensis

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

A tree like cactus. It grows 8 m tall. The flowers are white. The fruit are round and red when ripe.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Chile, South America

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten and made into drinks.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cardon de candelabro, Guillave, Quiscarudo, Quisco

Synonyms

Cactus chiloensis Colla; Cereus chiloensis (Colla) DC.; Cereus quisco Gay; Trichocereus chiloensis (Colla) Britton & Rose; and several others