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Cereus aethiops

Family: Cactaceae


What it is like

A cactus. It has columns 1-2 m tall. The flowers are large and 22 cm long by 12 cm wide. The fruit are oval and 6 cm long.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Brazil, South America, Uruguay


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Albaricoque

Synonyms