Famine Foods Plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine

Opuntia polycantha

Uses

North America (Arizona): stems eaten by Native American Hopi Nation.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: Haw.

Plant Classification Group:

Cactaceae

Plant Locations:

North America

Plant References:

MINNIS
WHITING

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