Dragon fruit
Cactus fruit from Vietnam related to epiphyllum.
Epiphyllum are called orchid cactus because of the
large and impressive flowers. Some epiphyllum will
bear fruit with cross pollination. Pitahaya is the
Spainish name for the fruiting vines from tropical
Central America. The vine usually has 3 ribs cross-
section. The plant was imported to Vietnam. The
pitahaya will cross pollenate with the epiphyllum.
The thornless dragon fruit is a bit like the kiwi
and can weight up to 3 pounds.
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