Cactaceae Ferocactus cylindraceus var. lecontei (Engelm.) H. Bravo
Leconte's Barrelcactus
Pima - Food, Candy
Use documented by:
Curtin, L. S. M., 1949, By the Prophet of the Earth, Sante Fe. San Vicente Foundation, page 55
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Ferocactus cylindraceus var. lecontei (Engelm.) H. Bravo
Scientific name: Ferocactus cylindraceus var. lecontei (Engelm.) H. Bravo
USDA symbol: FECYL (
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Common names: Leconte's Barrelcactus
Family: Cactaceae
Family (APG): Cactaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Candy
Notes: Used to make cactus candy.
RECRD: 44831 id: 14732