Loxanthocereus acanthurus

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

A cactus.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Peru, South America

How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Binghamia acanthura (Vaupel) Borg; Binghamia eriotricha (Werderm. & Backeb.) Borg; Borzicactus acanthurus (Vaupel) Britton & Rose; Borzicactus eriotrichus (Werderm. & Backeb.) Backeb.; Cereus Cleistocactus acanthurus (Vaupel) Haageocereus and several others