Vinelike moonlight cactus
Selenicereus spinulosus

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

A vinelike clambering cactus. The stems are light green and 2-4 m long by 1-2 cm wide. They have 4-6 ribs. There are 7-8 spines. The flowers are 12-14 cm long by 7-9 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw. The flowers are fried and eaten.

It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Fruit, flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cereus pseudospinulosus (Weingi) Weing.; Cereus spinulosus DC.; Mediocactus spinulosus (DC.) Doweld; Selenicereus pseudospinulosus Weing.;