Cephalocereus columna-trajani

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

A cactus. It is spiny, erect and evergreen. The trunk can be 15 m tall and 45-50 cm across. The fruit are oval and 2-3 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests in sunny well-drained locations.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Mexico, North America

How it is used for food

Fruit are sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Cardon blanco, Higos de tetezo

Synonyms

Cephalocereus columna K. Schum.; Cephalocereus hoppenstedii (Roezl) K. Schum.; Cereus columna Walp.; Cereus hoppenstedtii (F. A. C. Weber) A Berger; Cereus lateribarbatus Lem.; Mitrocereus columna-trajani (Karw.) E. Y. Dawson; Pachycereus columna-trajani (Karw. ex Pfeiff.) Britton & Rose; Pilocereus hoppenstedtii F. A. C. Weber;