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Harrisia fragrans

Harrisia fragrans Small ex Britton & Rose

Caribbean Applecactus, Fragrant Prickly Apple

Cactaceae (Cactus family)

Synonym(s): Cereus eriophorus var. fragrans

USDA Symbol: HAFR3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Size Notes: Up to about 15 feet tall.
Fruit: Berrylike, dull red.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Red , Pink
Bloom Time: May
Bloom Notes: Nocturnal, remaining open next day.

Distribution

USA: FL
Native Distribution: Listed as endangered in North America.

Bibliography

Bibref 1171 - The Cactus Family (2001) Anderson, E.F.

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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 fragrans in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Harrisia fragrans in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Harrisia fragrans

Metadata

Record Modified: 2019-08-21
Research By: CBR

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