Hylocereus
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Hylocereus is a genus of cacti, often referred to as nightblooming cactus (though the term is also used for the genus Selenicereus). Several species have large edible fruits, which are known as pitaya or dragonfruits.
Taxonomy
The genus Wilmattea Britton & Rose has been brought into synonymy with Hylocereus. Besides, some would include Hylocereus in the genus Selenicereus.See also
- Epiphyllum - another cacti genus yielding edible fruits
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