Accession #: 198502660
Accession Date: 1985-12-31
Common name: Barbados Gooseberry, Lemon Vine
Family: Cactaceae
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Country of Origin: West Indies
Description: A West Indian 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.
Uses: 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.
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USDA Zone: 9b-11
Source: Unknown
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Propagated by seed or cutting.
Wikipedia - extracted 17 OCT 2006