Cactaceae Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) P. Mill.
Tuna Cactus
Cahuilla - Food, Dried Food
Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 96
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Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) P. Mill.
Scientific name: Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) P. Mill.
USDA symbol: OPFI (
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Common names: Tuna Cactus
Family: Cactaceae
Family (APG): Cactaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Dried Food
Notes: Buds dried for future use.
RECRD: 11576 id: 24646