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