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Cylindropuntia whipplei

Species of cactus From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Cylindropuntia whipplei
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Cylindropuntia whipplei (formerly known as Opuntia whipplei, common name Whipple cholla) is a member of the cactus family, Cactaceae.

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Usage

The Zuni people rub the spines off the fruit and then dry them for winter use. The dried fruit is also ground into a flour, mixed with ground corn meal and made into a mush.[2] Spineless fruits are eaten raw or stewed.[3]

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