Teddy bear cholla
Cylindropuntia bigelovii
Family: Cactaceae
What it is like
A cactus.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The young buds are cooked eaten and also dried and stored for later use.
Edible parts
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Cylindropuntia bigelovii var. ciribe (Englem. ex J. M. Coult.) Rebman; Grusonia bigelovii (Engelm.) G. D. Rowley; Opuntia bigelovii Englem.;