Cylindropuntia echinocarpa
(Engelm. & J. M. Bigelow) F. M. Knuth
Staghorn cholla
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCylindropuntia echinocarpa is a species of cactus known by the common names silver cholla, golden cholla, and Wiggins' cholla. It was formerly named Opuntia echinocarpa.
Description
A cactus in the family Cactaceae native to temperate regions. Staghorn cholla produces edible fruits and joints that have been traditionally harvested and prepared for consumption.
Edible Uses
The fruit are rolled on the ground to remove spines and eaten raw. The buds, fruit, and joints are cooked and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are rolled on the ground to remove the spines, then eaten raw. The buds, fruit and joints are cooked and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America, USA,
Synonyms
References (3)
- G. Engelmann, Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 3:302. 1856 (Pacif. Railr. Rep. 4:49. 1857)
- Lyle, S., 2006, Discovering fruit and nuts. Land Links. p 303
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 365 (As Opuntia echinocarpa)
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