Selenicereus undatus (Haworth) D.R.Hunt
Pitahaya Dragon fruit Pitaya
Stems climbing, creeping, 5-10 m tall, joints 30-120 cm long, with general 3 ribs Flowers white, fragrant, nocturnal Fruit oblong to oval 6-12 cm long, red, yellow, pink
Dragon fruit is low in calories but rich in vitamins, minerals and beneficial plant compounds such as polyphenols, carotenoids and betacyanins.Dragon fruit contains the antioxidants vitamin C, . Studies have linked diets high in antioxidants to a reduced risk of chronic disease.
Hylocereus undatus (Haworth) Britton & Rose
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