| Pachycereus pringlei (S. Wats.) Britt. & Rose Cardon |
Papago and Pima Fiber, Building Material Ribs used for building and fence materials. Castetter, Edward F. and Willis H. Bell, 1937, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest IV. The Aboriginal Utilization of the Tall Cacti in the American South, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5:1-48, page 37 |
| Pachycereus pringlei (S. Wats.) Britt. & Rose Cardon |
Papago and Pima Fiber, Furniture Ribs used as frames and springs for beds and couches. Castetter, Edward F. and Willis H. Bell, 1937, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest IV. The Aboriginal Utilization of the Tall Cacti in the American South, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5:1-48, page 37 |
| Pachycereus pringlei (S. Wats.) Britt. & Rose Cardon |
Papago and Pima Food, Cooking Agent Pulp made into a flavoring substance and used for jellies. Castetter, Edward F. and Willis H. Bell, 1937, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest IV. The Aboriginal Utilization of the Tall Cacti in the American South, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5:1-48, page 37 |
| Pachycereus pringlei (S. Wats.) Britt. & Rose Cardon |
Papago and Pima Other, Hunting & Fishing Item Ribs used as shafts for fish spears. Castetter, Edward F. and Willis H. Bell, 1937, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest IV. The Aboriginal Utilization of the Tall Cacti in the American South, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5:1-48, page 37 |
| Pachycereus pringlei (S. Wats.) Britt. & Rose Cardon |
Seri Fiber, Caulking Material Dried plant skeletons and sea lion oil used as a caulking compound. Dawson, E. Yale, 1944, Some Ethnobotanical Notes on the Seri Indians, Desert Plant Life 9:133-138, page 136 |
| Pachycereus pringlei (S. Wats.) Britt. & Rose Cardon |
Seri Food, Fruit Fruits eaten for food. Dawson, E. Yale, 1944, Some Ethnobotanical Notes on the Seri Indians, Desert Plant Life 9:133-138, page 134 |
| Pachycereus pringlei (S. Wats.) Britt. & Rose Cardon |
Seri Food, Porridge Seeds ground to a powder and made into a meal or paste. Dawson, E. Yale, 1944, Some Ethnobotanical Notes on the Seri Indians, Desert Plant Life 9:133-138, page 134 |
| Pachycereus pringlei (S. Wats.) Britt. & Rose Cardon |
Seri Other, Tools Dried plant skeletons used as a straight, slender pole for knocking off ripe fruit. Dawson, E. Yale, 1944, Some Ethnobotanical Notes on the Seri Indians, Desert Plant Life 9:133-138, page 136 |
| Peniocereus greggii var. greggii Nightblooming Cereus USDA PEGRG |
Apache, San Carlos Food, Unspecified Red, doughnut-like fruits and flowers used for food. Hrdlicka, Ales, 1908, Physiological and Medical Observations Among the Indians of Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico, SI-BAE Bulletin #34:1-427, page 257 |
| Peniocereus greggii var. greggii Nightblooming Cereus USDA PEGRG |
Nevada Indian Drug, Heart Medicine Infusion of root taken as a cardiac stimulant. Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 40 |
| Peniocereus greggii var. greggii Nightblooming Cereus USDA PEGRG |
Papago Drug, Dermatological Aid Seed pod and deer grease salve rubbed on sores. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 65 |
| Peniocereus greggii var. greggii Nightblooming Cereus USDA PEGRG |
Papago Drug, Dermatological Aid Seed pod mixed with deer grease as salve for sores. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 65 |
| Peniocereus greggii var. greggii Nightblooming Cereus USDA PEGRG |
Papago Food, Beverage Roots chewed for thirst. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 18 |
| Peniocereus greggii var. greggii Nightblooming Cereus USDA PEGRG |
Papago Food, Unspecified Roots baked whole in ashes, peeled and eaten. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 18 |
| Peniocereus greggii var. greggii Nightblooming Cereus USDA PEGRG |
Papago Food, Vegetable Shoots eaten as greens. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 16 |
| Peniocereus greggii var. greggii Nightblooming Cereus USDA PEGRG |
Papago Food, Vegetable Stalks eaten as greens. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 14 |
| Peniocereus greggii var. greggii Nightblooming Cereus USDA PEGRG |
Pima Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy Decoction of roots taken for diabetes. Curtin, L. S. M., 1949, By the Prophet of the Earth, Sante Fe. San Vicente Foundation, page 55 |
| Peniocereus striatus (Brandeg.) Buxbaum Gearstem Cactus USDA PEST11 |
Papago and Pima Food, Fruit Fruit used for food. Castetter, Edward F. and Willis H. Bell, 1937, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest IV. The Aboriginal Utilization of the Tall Cacti in the American South, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5:1-48, page 42 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Apache, Chiricahua & Mescalero Food, Fruit Fruit used for food. Castetter, Edward F. and M. E. Opler, 1936, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest III. The Ethnobiology of the Chiricahua and Mescalero Apache, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(5):1-63, page 40 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Papago Food, Beverage Juice used as a ceremonial drink. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 26 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Papago Food, Bread & Cake Seeds parched, stored and used to make meal cakes. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 22 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Papago Food, Cooking Agent Seeds parched, ground, water added and oil extracted. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 22 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Papago Food, Dried Food Fruits dried, stored in jars and used as sweets. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 46 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Papago Food, Fodder Seeds parched and used as a chicken feed. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 22 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Papago Food, Preserves Fruits made into jam. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 46 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Papago Food, Preserves Juice made into cactus jam and used as the most important sweet in the diet. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 22 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Papago Food, Preserves Pulp boiled to a sweet, sticky mass and used like raspberry jam. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 22 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Papago Food, Sauce & Relish Fruits made into a syrup. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 46 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Papago Food, Staple Seeds made into flour and used for food. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 22 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Papago Food, Unspecified Fruits and seeds used for food. Castetter, Edward F. and Willis H. Bell, 1942, Pima and Papago Indian Agriculture, Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press. First Edition., page 59 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Papago Food, Unspecified Pulp eaten fresh. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 22 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Papago Other, Ceremonial Items Pulp boiled with water, strained, boiled again and used as a ceremonial drink. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 22 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Papago and Pima Food, Beverage Fruit used to make wine. Castetter, Edward F. and Willis H. Bell, 1937, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest IV. The Aboriginal Utilization of the Tall Cacti in the American South, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5:1-48, page 10 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Papago and Pima Food, Beverage Juice used to make wine. Castetter, Edward F. and Willis H. Bell, 1937, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest IV. The Aboriginal Utilization of the Tall Cacti in the American South, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5:1-48, page 34 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Papago and Pima Food, Candy Used to make candy. Castetter, Edward F. and Willis H. Bell, 1937, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest IV. The Aboriginal Utilization of the Tall Cacti in the American South, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5:1-48, page 17 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Papago and Pima Food, Fruit Fruit used for food. Castetter, Edward F. and Willis H. Bell, 1937, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest IV. The Aboriginal Utilization of the Tall Cacti in the American South, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5:1-48, page 11 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Papago and Pima Food, Porridge Seeds mixed with the pulp, formed into a paste and eaten. Castetter, Edward F. and Willis H. Bell, 1937, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest IV. The Aboriginal Utilization of the Tall Cacti in the American South, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5:1-48, page 7 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Papago and Pima Food, Preserves Fruit boiled, without sugar, to make preserves. Castetter, Edward F. and Willis H. Bell, 1937, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest IV. The Aboriginal Utilization of the Tall Cacti in the American South, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5:1-48, page 17 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Papago and Pima Food, Sauce & Relish Fruit used to make syrup. Castetter, Edward F. and Willis H. Bell, 1937, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest IV. The Aboriginal Utilization of the Tall Cacti in the American South, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5:1-48, page 11 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Papago and Pima Other, Lighting Used to make torches. Castetter, Edward F. and Willis H. Bell, 1937, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest IV. The Aboriginal Utilization of the Tall Cacti in the American South, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5:1-48, page 34 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Papago and Pima Other, Paint Fruit used to make ink. Castetter, Edward F. and Willis H. Bell, 1937, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest IV. The Aboriginal Utilization of the Tall Cacti in the American South, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5:1-48, page 7 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Seri Fiber, Caulking Material Dried plant skeletons and sea lion oil used as a caulking compound. Dawson, E. Yale, 1944, Some Ethnobotanical Notes on the Seri Indians, Desert Plant Life 9:133-138, page 136 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Seri Food, Fruit Fruits eaten for food. Dawson, E. Yale, 1944, Some Ethnobotanical Notes on the Seri Indians, Desert Plant Life 9:133-138, page 134 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Seri Food, Porridge Seeds ground to a powder and made into a meal or paste. Dawson, E. Yale, 1944, Some Ethnobotanical Notes on the Seri Indians, Desert Plant Life 9:133-138, page 134 |
| Stenocereus thurberi (Engelm.) Buxbaum Organpipe Cactus USDA STTH3 |
Seri Other, Tools Dried plant skeletons used as a straight, slender pole for knocking off ripe fruit. Dawson, E. Yale, 1944, Some Ethnobotanical Notes on the Seri Indians, Desert Plant Life 9:133-138, page 136 |