Cactaceae Carnegia gigantea (Engelm.) Britt. & Rose
Saguaro
Pima, Gila River - Food, Beverage
Use documented by:
Rea, Amadeo M., 1991, Gila River Pima Dietary Reconstruction, Arid Lands Newsletter 31:3-10, page 4
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Carnegia gigantea (Engelm.) Britt. & Rose
Scientific name: Carnegia gigantea (Engelm.) Britt. & Rose
USDA symbol: CAGI7 (
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Common names: Saguaro
Family: Cactaceae
Family (APG): Cactaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima, Gila River
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Ripe fruit used to make a cold drink.
RECRD: 8730 id: 8213