Chende
Polaskia chende

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

A cactus. It is a treelike plant. It branches near the ends. It grows 4 m tall. There is a distinct trunk 80 cm high and 25-30 cm wide. The stems may be slightly curved and are yellowish-green. They are 40-50 cm long and 5-7 cm wide. The flowers open in the morning. Flowers occur singly and have a scent. They are white and 6.5 cm across. The fruit are round and 3.5-4 cm wide. They have clusters of short thin spines.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cereus chende Roland-Gosselin; Lemaireocereus chende (Roland-Gosselin) Britton & Rose; Heliabravoa chende (Roland-Gosselin) Backenberg; Myrtillocactus chende (Roland-Gosselin) P.V. Heath;