Cactaceae Echinocereus engelmannii (Parry ex Engelm.) Lem.

Saints Cactus

Pima, Gila River - Food, Snack Food

Use documented by:
Rea, Amadeo M., 1991, Gila River Pima Dietary Reconstruction, Arid Lands Newsletter 31:3-10, page 5

View all documented uses for Echinocereus engelmannii (Parry ex Engelm.) Lem.

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Scientific name: Echinocereus engelmannii (Parry ex Engelm.) Lem.
USDA symbol: ECENE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Saints Cactus
Family: Cactaceae
Family (APG): Cactaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima, Gila River
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Snack Food
Notes: Fruit eaten primarily by children as a snack food.

RECRD: 8758 id: 12883

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