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Pereskia Bleo - Rose Cactus

5/10/2014

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A cactus with leaves! Yes there is such a thing.  Not only leaves, but a flower that looks very like a rose and a fleshy acidic yellow fruit. When it comes to thorns though, it has the rose beaten hands down.  They grow to about 2 metres tall and I'm told they plant them as hedges in Venezuela. I'm sure they make very effective barriers. 

Its called Pereskia Bleo or for obvious reasons the Rose Cactus.  This is what Wikipedia has to say about the Pereskia Bleo 

This one was planted at Hyde Park about ten years ago and is now at full maturity. The flowers close up tightly at night.
Pereskia Bleo
Pereskia Bleo
Pereskia Bleo
Pereskia Bleo
Pereskia Bleo - Rose Cactus
Perskia Bleo - displaying flower and fruit
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