Mammillaria wrightii
Engelm.
Wright's nipple cactus
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Description
A cactus in the family Cactaceae with edible stems and ripe fruit.
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Edible Uses
The stems and ripe fruit are used as food.
Traditional Uses
The stems and ripe fruit are used as food.
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Synonyms
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Horse Crippler or Devil's Head cactus.
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