Cactaceae Opuntia ?kelvinensis V.& K. Grant
Kelvin's Pricklypear
Pima, Gila River - Food, Unspecified
Use documented by:
Rea, Amadeo M., 1991, Gila River Pima Dietary Reconstruction, Arid Lands Newsletter 31:3-10, page 7
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Opuntia ?kelvinensis V.& K. Grant
Scientific name: Opuntia ?kelvinensis V.& K. Grant
USDA symbol: OPKE (
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Common names: Kelvin's Pricklypear
Family: Cactaceae
Family (APG): Cactaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima, Gila River
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Flowers pit roasted and eaten.
RECRD: 8717 id: 24883