Pilosocereus colombianus

Botanical Description

Pilosocereus colombianus is a spiny, succulent, tree-like cactus with almost erect, columnar stems; more or less branched throughout, it can grow around 5 - 6 metres tall[ 529 Title The Cactaceae Publication Author Britton N.L. & Rose J.N. Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org Publisher The Carnegie Institution of Washington; Washington. Year 1920 ISBN Description An immense work in 4 volumes. Many of the botanical names are out of date, of course, but the book contains a wealth of information about the plants. It can be downloaded from the Internet. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.