Caribbean applecactus (Harrisia fragrans)
Description
Harrisia fragrans (syn. Cereus eriophorus var. fragrans) is a rare species of cactus known by the common names fragrant prickly apple and Caribbean applecactus. It is endemic to Florida, where it is known mainly from St. Lucie County. The plant's habitat has been almost completely consumed by development, leading to its rarity. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United This is an erect or spreading cactus with narrow, long stems which can well exceed one meter in length, at times approaching five meters
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Caryophyllales
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Family: Cactaceae
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Genus: Harrisia
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