Cactaceae Opuntia polyacantha Haw.
Plains Pricklypear
Thompson - Food, Unspecified
Use documented by:
Perry, F., 1952, Ethno-Botany of the Indians in the Interior of British Columbia, Museum and Art Notes 2(2):36-43., page 36
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Opuntia polyacantha Haw.
Scientific name: Opuntia polyacantha Haw.
USDA symbol: OPPOP (
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Common names: Plains Pricklypear
Family: Cactaceae
Family (APG): Cactaceae
Native American Tribe: Thompson
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Insides of plants oven roasted and used for food.
RECRD: 46164 id: 24779