Melocactus curvispinus subsp. caesius

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

A cactus.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, Guianas, South America, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The fresh fruit are tasty.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Buche, Pichiguey

Synonyms

Cactus caesius (H. L. Wendl.) Britton & Rose; Melocactus caesius H. L. Wendl.; Melocactus curvispinus f. caesius (H. L. Wendl.) N. P. Taylor;