Opuntia Phaecantha
In the fall, look for plum-sized purple fruit on these prickly pear cactus. These ‘pears’ are good eaten fresh. Paiute people compressed and dried the fruits into cakes for trade and winter storage.
Opuntia Phaecantha In the fall, look for plum-sized purple fruit on these prickly pear cactus. These ‘pears’ are good eaten fresh. Paiute people compressed and dried the fruits into cakes for trade and winter storage. |
Last updated: February 24, 2015