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Harrisia aboriginum
Harrisia aboriginum Small
Aboriginal Prickly Apple, Prickly Applecactus, Yellow Prickly Apple
Cactaceae (Cactus family)
Synonym(s): Cereus gracilis var. aboriginus
USDA Symbol: HAAB2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Cactus/Succulent
Size Notes: Up to about 20 feet tall.
Fruit: Berrylike, dull yellow.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Red , PinkBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Nocturnal, remaining open next day.
Distribution
USA: FLNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU |
Bibliography
Bibref 1171 - The Cactus Family (2001) Anderson, E.F.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Harrisia aboriginum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Harrisia aboriginum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Harrisia aboriginum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-08-21Research By: CBR