Pilosocereus chrysacanthus

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

A cactus. The fruit are purple with black seeds.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America

How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cabeza de viejo, Organo, Tuno

Synonyms

Cephalocereus chrysacanthus (F. A. C. Weber) Britton & Rose; Cereus chrysacanthus (F. A. C.Weber ex K. Schum.) Orcutt; Pilocereus chrysacanthus F. A. C. Weber; Pilocereus tehuacanus Weing.; and others