Candelabro, Cardon, Chico
Pachycereus weberi

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

A cactus. The plant is tree like. The fruit are spiny and 6-7 cm long.

Where it is found

A subtropical plant. They need an overwintering temperature above 15°C.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America

How it is used for food

The fruit are used for juice. The seeds are eaten in stews. The seeds can be used to make flour.

Over 500 tons of fruit are harvested in Mexico.

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds

How it is grown

Plants take about 5 years before harvesting. They often do not flower in cultivation.

Its other names

Local names

Semilla de cardon

Synonyms

Cereus weberi J.M. Coulter; Lemaireocereus weberi (J.M. Coulter) Britton & Rose; Pachycereus gigas (Backeberg) Backeberg; Pachycereus grandis var. gigas Backeberg; Ritterocereus weberi (J.M. Coulter) Backeberg; Stenocereus weberi (J.M. Coulter) Buxbaum;