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Pereskia aculeata Family: Cactaceae Barbados Gooseberry, Lemon Vine, Tsunya, Perescia Origin: Caribbean and South America, escaped in Central America to Florida A cactus shrub with a tendency to vine, it bears spines in pairs or trios. The berry is small, yellow with a juicy, subacid pulp. The flavor is pleasant and is used fresh or preserved. The leaves may be cooked as greens. Propagated by seed or cutting. Growth Habits: Climbing shrub, up to 20 feet tall (6 m), 1 to 3 short hooked spines, sometimes longer straight spines on older stems, leaves with short petioles, up to 4 inches long (10 cm.)Enjoys some humidity in the air. Needs good drainage, but the soil should stay moist in summer. Keep drier in winter. See Cacti page info Link to this plant: http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/perescia_aculeata.htm