Stenocereus pruinosus
Stenocereus pruinosus is a species of cactus. It is endemic to Mexico and occurs in the states of Veracruz, Puebla, and Oaxaca.[1][2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Stenocereus |
| Species: | S. pruinosus |
| Binomial name | |
| Stenocereus pruinosus (Otto ex Pfeiff.) Buxb. | |
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Uses
Because of its edible fruit, this species is a valuable food source in its native range, Mexico, being harvested and sold in many rural markets.[1][3]
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References
- Arreola, H. (2017). "Stenocereus pruinosus (amended version of 2013 assessment)". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T152139A121580469. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T152139A121580469.en.
- "Stenocereus pruinosus". llifle.com. Retrieved 2017-07-11.
- "Learn2Grow". learn2grow.com. Retrieved 2017-07-11.
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