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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

Synonyms