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Pilosocereus spp.

Family: Cactaceae


What it is like

A column shaped cactus. They are blue green in colour. The flowers are bell or funnel shaped.

There are about 45-60 Pilosocereus species. Several species have edible fruit.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. They need warm conditions.

Countries/locations it is found in

Tropical America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cephalocereus