Opuntia quimilo
Family: Cactaceae
What it is like
A tree like cactus. It has flat pads. The fruit are yellowish-green.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit pulp is eaten as a vegetable along with other fruit. It is also used in vegetable salads. The ripe fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Anak hitioj, Kajutak, Kajwitak, Quimil, Quimiles, Quimilo, Tunilla
Synonyms
Opuntia distans Britton & Rose; Platyopuntia quimilo (K. Schum.) F. Ritter;