What cactus vine produces gooseberries?
Perescia aculeata - Barbados Gooseberry
π° What cactus vine produces gooseberries? Barbados Gooseberry!
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- π Perescia aculeata - Barbados Gooseberry - unique cactus with edible leaves and edible fruit, fast-growing vine. It is a tropical treasure that combines beauty with edible delights.
- π The fruit is yellow with a juicy, subacid pulp, and has a flavor that closely resembles a gooseberry. The fruits can be enjoyed fresh, stewed, or made into jams and jellies.
- π The young leaves are also edible, making them a nutritious addition to your meals.
- π A fast growing vining cactus, the Barbados Gooseberry prefers good drainage but likes its soil to remain moist during the summer, while being kept drier in the winter.
- π Can be grown in container on a trellis.
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