''Harrisia portoricensis'' is a species of
cactus in the genus ''
Harrisia''.
''Harrisia''
/ref> Its common names include ''higo chumbo'' and Puerto Rico applecactus.
Distribution
It is endemic to Puerto Rico, where it is known from three smaller islands off the coast of the main island.[USFWS]
Higo Chumbo Five-year Review.
January 2010. The population is estimated at 59,000 on Mona Island, 148 individuals on Monito Island, and only 9 on Desecheo Island.[
File:Harrisia portoricensis.jpg, Scene of higo chumbo cactus with water in background
File:Higo Chumbo fruit (5840524148).jpg, Higo chumbo on Mona Island
]
References
portoricensis
Cacti of North America
Endemic flora of Puerto Rico
Endangered flora of North America
Endangered flora of the United States
Plants described in 1908
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