Pitajaya
Scientific Name: Hylocereus polyrhizus (F.A.C. Weber) Britton & Rose
Synonym: Cereus polyrhizus
Family: Cactaceae
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: Nicaragua to Ecuador
Growth Habits: Sprawling cactus, stems up to 7 feet long (2 m)
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The Hylocereus polyrhizus is a South American epiphyte cactus.
Fruiting Habits:
The edible wine colored fruits are 4 inches long (10 cm). They have a white spongy pulp with small black seeds and thick skin. They are considered about the best cactus fruits.
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