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Marginatocereus marginatus (DC.) Backeb. Mexican fencepost
Mexican fence post cactus is native to Mexico. Identification: These cacti reach 5-10′ (1.5-3 m) in height, and up to a maximum of 20′ (6.1 m). They grow in clusters, branched at the base, but unbranched above. The straight columns are 3-4″ (7.6-10 cm) around, with 5-7 ribs. Pink or greenish-white flowers 1¼-1½″ (3.2-4.2 cm) around grow along the edges of the ribs, becoming dark red fruits ¼″ (8.4 mm) in diameter. Edibility: The small red fruits are edible, and very sweet. Online References:
Cactus Art: the World of Cacti & Succulents Cereus marginatus DC. Lophocereus marginatus (DC.) S.Arias & Terrazas Lemaireocereus marginatus (DC.) A. Berger Stenocereus marginatus var. gemmatus Bravo Stenocereus marginatus (DC.) A. Berger & Buxb. Cereus gemmatus Otto Pachycereus marginatus (DC.) Britton & Rose Marginatocereus marginatus var. oaxacensis Backeb.
Marginatocereus marginatus description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 29 Jul 2023.
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5/25/2009 · Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior, Arizona · ≈ 2½ × 3½′ (73 × 110 cm)
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