Echinocereus pentalophus

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

A cactus. It is branched and grows in clumps. They are 20 cm tall and 100 cm wide. The stems are weak. The fruit are green and 15-25 mm long. The pulp is white.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit ?

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Alicoche

Synonyms

Cereus pentalophus DC,; and others