Tetecho, Tetecha
Neobuxbaumia tetetzo
Family: Cactaceae
What it is like
A columnar cactus. It is a tree.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It is an arid plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America
How it is used for food
The bud is eaten cooked in a number of ways such as stewed, fried, and used in soups. The fruit are eaten raw.
It is an important food plant in Mexico. 267 tons are harvested.
Edible parts
Bud, fruit
How it is grown
Plants take about 5 years before harvesting.
Its other names
Local names
Teteche
Synonyms
Cephalocereus tetetzo (F. A. C. Weber ex J. M. Coult.) Duguet; Cereus tetetzo F. A. C. Weber ex J. M. Coult.; and several others