Cactaceae Opuntia engelmannii Salm-Dyck

Cactus Apple

Pima, Gila River - Food, Fruit

Use documented by:
Rea, Amadeo M., 1991, Gila River Pima Dietary Reconstruction, Arid Lands Newsletter 31:3-10, page 7

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Scientific name: Opuntia engelmannii Salm-Dyck
USDA symbol: OPENE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Cactus Apple
Family: Cactaceae
Family (APG): Cactaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima, Gila River
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Fruits eaten raw.

RECRD: 8718 id: 24628

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