Old man cactus, Pitayon, Tuno
Pilosocereus leucocephalus

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

An erect cactus. The columns are 3-5 m tall and 5-8 cm across. The fruit are round and 3.5 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, North America, South America

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Barba de viejo, Pitaya barbona

Synonyms

Cephalocereus leucocephalus (Poselg.) Britton & Rose; Cephalocereus maxonii Rose; Pilocereus leucocephalus Poselg.; Pilocereus maxonii (Rose) Byles & G. D. Rowley;