Cactaceae Ferocactus wislizeni (Engelm.) Britt. & Rose
Candy Barrelcactus
Seri - Food, Beverage
Use documented by:
Dawson, E. Yale, 1944, Some Ethnobotanical Notes on the Seri Indians, Desert Plant Life 9:133-138, page 136
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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: Seri
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Plant provided drinking water.
RECRD: 4977 id: 14748