Cylindropuntia thurberi

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

A cactus. It is a rambling plant that grows 5 m tall. The trunk can be tree like. It is covered with spines. The new growth is fleshy green leaves 3 cm long. The fruit are fleshy and green

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America

How it is used for food

The young leaves are eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Sehueri, Seveli

Synonyms

Cylindropuntia thurberi subsp. thurberi; Grusonia thurberi (Engelm.) G. D. Rowley; Opuntia thurberi Engelm.;