Cactaceae Opuntia arbuscula Engelm.
Arizona Pencil Cholla
Pima, Gila River - Food, Dried Food
Use documented by:
Rea, Amadeo M., 1991, Gila River Pima Dietary Reconstruction, Arid Lands Newsletter 31:3-10, page 4
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Opuntia arbuscula Engelm.
Scientific name: Opuntia arbuscula Engelm.
USDA symbol: OPAR2 (
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Common names: Arizona Pencil Cholla
Family: Cactaceae
Family (APG): Cactaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima, Gila River
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Dried Food
Notes: Calyxes pit roasted with inkweed and dried for future use.
RECRD: 8733 id: 24575