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Englemann Prickly Pear (Opuntia engelmannii)

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Common names: Prickly Pear, Cactus Apple

Scientific name: Opuntia engelmannii

Description: Englemann prickly pear is the largest of Arizona's prickly pear species, with large pads and dark-red to purple pear-shaped fruits.

Dye: Rose-colored from fruits.

Other uses: Food and medicine.

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Meghann M. Vance, Northern Arizona University Anthropology Laboratories
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