Tree Cholla

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Tree Cholla

Tree Cholla

A Tree Cholla (Opuntia imbricata) flower bloom on the eastern side of New Mexico's Organ Mountains. Photo taken 6/6/07.
rayray
on Jun 6, 2007 11:52 pm
Lat/Lon: 32.37276°N / 106.56178°W
Image Type(s): Flora
Image ID: 299403

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telsonboy

telsonboy - Feb 9, 2008 11:45 pm - Voted 10/10

Tasty

For those who haven't tried it, the flower pedals of this species of cane cholla are extremely sweet and tasty! Very edible, as are all cactus flowers. Prickly pear pedals are also sweet, but nearly as sweet as these!

rayray

rayray - Feb 10, 2008 12:43 am - Hasn't voted

Re: Tasty

never tried it....I like my burgers with green chile on 'em....
Ray

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