Pereskia aculeata (Barbados Gooseberry) - Video 2

Botanical name: Pereskia aculeata

Common names: Barbados Gooseberry, Lemon Vine, Tsunya, Perescia

Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Caribbean and South America, escaped in Central America to Florida

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersThorny or spinyEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant
Pereskia aculeata
Barbados Gooseberry - unique cactus with edible leaves and edible fruit, fast-growing vine.


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