Cylindropuntia tunicata
Family: Cactaceae
What it is like
A cactus. It grows 30-60 cm tall. It has many branches. There are 5-12 spines in a group. The fruit are 25-50 mm long by 8-15 mm wide.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Colombia, Mexico, North America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cholla de flores amarillas
Synonyms
Cactus tunicatus Lehm.; Opuntia tunicata (Lehm.) Pfeiff.; amd others