Harrisia tortuosa
Family: Cactaceae
What it is like
A cactus. The stems are long and narrow and spiny. The fruit are red with white flesh inside.
In Slovenia it may be in a hot house.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Paraguay, Slovenia, South America, Uruguay
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten. The roots are cooked and eaten.
The roots are eaten during winter.
Edible parts
Fruit, roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Halam'ak-hai
Synonyms
Cereus tortuosus F. B. Forbes ex Otto & Dietr.[Illegitimate];