Joconostle cactus (Stenocereus stellatus)

Family: Cactaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Stenocereus stellatus is an evergreen Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Bats. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Nuts/Seeds, Shoots, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

delicious of all the cactus jams in Mexico. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A slightly acid flavour.; The fruit is said to make the most delicious of all the cactus jams in Mexico.; It is also used as a filling in turnovers.

Habitat & North American Range

The species inhabits tropical deciduous forest and xerophyllous scrub. (Zone 9)