Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Echinocereus enneacanthus
Common name:
Cob cactus, Strawberry hedgehog cactus
Family:
Cactaceae (Cactus)
Synonym:
Cereus enneacanthus
Distribution:
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.
IUCN Red list:
Least concern
Life form:
Succulent plant
Comments:
After the spines are removed from the green-brown flesh of the fruit, it can be eaten and tastes similar to strawberries, hence the common name strawberry cactus.
Links:
Cactus Art
Locations
1:
Arid House 1
• Accession: 1999-245/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
Area
Individual