Harrisia divaricata

Botanical Description

Harrisia divaricata is a spiny, evergreen, shrubby or tree-like cactus with a well-developed erect trunk up to 1 metre tall and spreading branches[ 1995 Title Monograph of Harrisia (Cactaceae) Publication Phytoneuron 2016-85: 1-159 Author Franck A.R. Publisher Year 2016 ISBN 2153 733X Description A very comprehensive treatment of the genus, with lots of illustrations and colour photos ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials. Harrisia divaricata