Cylindropuntia x kelvinensis
(V. E. Grant & K. A. Grant) P. V. Heath
Kelvin's prickly pear
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Description
A cactus in the Cactaceae family found in temperate regions, with edible flowers.
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Edible Uses
The flowers are roasted in pits and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The flowers are roasted in pits and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 367 (As Opuntia x kelvinensis)
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