Peniocereus striatus (Brandegee) F. Buxb.
Family: Cactaceae
Synonyms:   Neoevansia striata, Wilcoxia striata
Spanish Names:   sacamatraca, jacamantraca, pitahayita, jarramatraca, tracamatraca, jaramatraca
American Names:   dahlia-rooted cactus
Duration:   Perennial
Succulence (Part):   Succulent (Stem)
Regional Nativity:   Yes
Growth Season:   Summer
Habitat: desert
Bloom season: Summer
Flower color: White

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