Harrisia portoricensis

Harrisia portoricensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Core eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Harrisia
Species: H. portoricensis
Binomial name
Harrisia portoricensis
Britt.

Harrisia portoricensis is a species of cactus in the genus Harrisia.[1][2] Its common names include higo chumbo and Puerto Rico applecactus. It is endemic to Puerto Rico, where it is known from three smaller islands off the coast of the main island.[3] The population is estimated at 59,000 on Mona Island, 148 individuals on Monito Island, and only 9 on Desecheo Island.[3]

Scenic of higo chumbo catus with water in background

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