Kiahatyuk
Cereus forbesii
Family: Cactaceae
What it is like
A tree cactus.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows between 500-2,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, South America
How it is used for food
The pulp of the ripe fruit is eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Akpet, Nankawa'ira, Ucle