Rat-tail cactus
Disocactus flagelliformis

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

The stems are slender and hanging. The flowers are crimson. The flowers are bent.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Mexico, North America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Aporocactus flagelliformis (L.) Lem.; Cereus flagelliformis Mill.; and others