helloplants.org

Ferocactus melocactiformis

Family: Cactaceae


What it is like

A cactus. It is cylinder shaped and has 24 ribs. The fruit are 2 cm long. The seeds are small and 1 mm long. They are brown.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico


How it is used for food

It is edible but not attractive.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Echinocactus melocactiformis De Candolle