Cactaceae Ferocactus sp.

Barrel Cactus

Pima, Gila River - Food, Special Food

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

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Scientific name: Ferocactus sp.
Common names: Barrel Cactus
Family: Cactaceae
Family (APG): Cactaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima, Gila River
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Special Food
Notes: Flesh prepared as a special dish with mesquite pods.

RECRD: 8773 id: 14736

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