Pereskia weberiana

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

A cactus that is like a succulent. The stems are slender and branched. It has spines. The leaves are oval. The flowers are white/pink.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in seasonally dry areas. In Bolivia it grows up to 2,000 m above sea level

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Bolivia (country/location of origin), South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Pereskia antoniana; Rhodocactus antonianus Backeb,;