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Cressler, Alan

Harrisia simpsonii

Harrisia simpsonii Small

Simpson's Applecactus

Cactaceae (Cactus Family)

Synonym(s): Cereus gracilis var. simpsonii

USDA Symbol: HASI

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 12 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: FL

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FACU

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-11-20
Research By: CBR

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