Stenocereus stellatus

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The fruit is edible. This is reflected by the name 'Pitaya' that is given in Mexico and Central America to a number of varieties of cactus with fruit used for human consumption.

Pitaya, Xoconochtli

Cereus stellatus, Lemaireocereus stellatus

Full sun

Oaxaca, Puebla (Mexico)

Little to moderate water

Stem cuttings

Blooming Habits:
Nocturnal flowers.

Contains: mescaline, 3-4-dimethoxyphenethylamine (.01%), 4-hydroxy-3-5-dimethoxyphenethylamine (.01%).

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