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Pereskia grandifolia (rose cactus; syn. Cactus grandifolius Link, Rhodocactus grandifolius (Haw.) F.M.Knuth, Cactus rosa Vell.) is a cactus native to the Northeastern Brazil restingas. This plant is often used as a medicinal plant and an ornamental plant. Its leaves are also edible.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Rhodocactus
- Family
- Cactaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Rose cactus en Large-leaved Barbados gooseberry en Wax rose
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