Cactaceae Opuntia leptocaulis DC.

Christmas Cactus

Pima - Food, Fruit

Use documented by:
Hrdlicka, Ales, 1908, Physiological and Medical Observations Among the Indians of Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico, SI-BAE Bulletin #34:1-427, page 261

View all documented uses for Opuntia leptocaulis DC.

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Scientific name: Opuntia leptocaulis DC.
USDA symbol: OPLE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Christmas Cactus
Family: Cactaceae
Family (APG): Cactaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Small fruits eaten raw.

RECRD: 46769 id: 24711

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