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Emory's Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus emoryi

Photo by Max Brodie
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large, ripe fruit growing this spring after winter blooms.

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Ferocactus emoryi

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Comments (2)
Max Brodie
Yes, Leah, they are indeed edible! In fact, all Ferocactus fruits could be considered edible since none are toxic, although some are more palatable than others.

Spotted for Missions

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Flowers of North America
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Fruiting Bodies of the World
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Wildly Edible California
Mission
Flowering Cacti and Succulents of California
Mission
Sonoran Desert - Plants and Animals

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PublishedMarch 19, 2013

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