Pitahaya barbon
Pilosocereus alensis

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

A cactus. It has a white beard. The fruit do not have spines.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 300-600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America

How it is used for food

The fruit are enjoyed.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Matagochi

Synonyms

Cephalocereus alensis (Weber) Britton & Rose; Pilocereus alensis F. A. C. Weber; Pilocereus guerreronis Backeb.; Pilosocereus guerreronis (Backeb.) Byles & G. D. Rowley;