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Red Pitaya
Hylocereus undatus
20.8473, -86.8991
Field Notes
Description:
It is a species of Cactaceae and is the most cultivated species in the genus. It is used both as an ornamental vine and as a fruit crop - the Pitaya or Dragonfruit. It is also called Night blooming Cereus, because it does not bloom until the dark.
Notes:
On the photo can be seen pollinating insects
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Hylocereus undatus
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2012
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