Exhibit Item 92
Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa var. coloradensis
Illustrator: © 2011 Marsha Bennett
Pen and Ink
Arizona Cactaceae and Intermountain Flora
Four varieties of Acanthocarpa are found in Arizona. All vary in the number of spines per areole and the size of the tubercle. The blooms are large and spectacular. The buds are roasted and eaten by Native Americans during the Spring.
Exhibit Item 93
Cylindropuntia echinocarpa
Silver or Gold cholla
Illustrator: © 2011 Marsha Bennett
Pen and Ink
Arizona Cactaceae and Intermountain Flora
Highly dense spines create a challenge in documenting this plant. The spines were highly useful as needles for sewing, and the pulp has been used as a wet dressing for wounds.