Cactaceae Ferocactus wislizeni (Engelm.) Britt. & Rose
Candy Barrelcactus
Pima - Food, Unspecified
Use documented by:
Russell, Frank, 1908, The Pima Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #26:1-390, page 77
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Ferocactus wislizeni (Engelm.) Britt. & Rose
Scientific name: Ferocactus wislizeni (Engelm.) Britt. & Rose
USDA symbol: FEWI (
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Common names: Candy Barrelcactus
Family: Cactaceae
Family (APG): Cactaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Pulp cut in strips, boiled and used for food.
RECRD: 43952 id: 14746