Gearstem cactus, Dahlia-root cereus
Peniocereus striatus

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

A cactus.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Jarra matraca

Synonyms

Cereus diguetii A. A. Weber; Cereus striatus Brandegee; Neoevansia diguetii (F. A. C. Weber) W. Y. Marshall; Neoevansia striata (Brandegee) Sanchez-Mejorada; Peniocereus diguetii (F. A. C. Weber) Backeb.; Wilcoxia diguetii (F. A. C. Weber) Diguet & Guillaumin; Wilcoxia diguetii (F. A. C. Weber) Peebles; Wilcoxia striata (Brandegee) Britton and Rose;