Cylindropuntia whipplei facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cylindropuntia whipplei |
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Cylindropuntia
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whipplei
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Cylindropuntia whipplei (formerly known as Opuntia whipplei, common name Whipple cholla) is a member of the cactus family, Cactaceae.
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. Spineless fruits are eaten raw or stewed.
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In Spanish: Cylindropuntia whipplei para niños
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