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Harrisia eriophora
Harrisia eriophora (N.E. Pfeiffer) Britton
Fragrant Applecactus, Fragrant Prickly Apple
Cactaceae (Cactus family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: HAER4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Cactus/Succulent
Size Notes: Up to about 15 feet tall.
Fruit: Berrylike, yellow to dull red.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Red , PinkBloom Time: May
Bloom Notes: Nocturnal, remaining open next day.
Distribution
USA: FLNative Distribution: Known in North America only in Florida where it is listed as endangered.
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 eriophora in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Harrisia eriophora in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Harrisia eriophora
Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-08-21Research By: CBR