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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1908 Excerpt: ...medicinally. 589. Olea europaea L. and varieties. Olive. Oleacece. Olives are extensively cultivated in California. There is a voluminous literature on the oil, fruit, cultivation, commerce, use, etc., of the olive. 591. Opuntia species. Prickly pears. Indian figs. Cactacece. The opuntias form a very important vegetation for the Indians of southern California. The young succulent shoots, the fruit, seeds and buds are eaten, cooked or steamed. The plants contain much stored water, which the thirsty traveler often uses. According to Mr. Vermillion (verbal report), railroad employees, civil engineers, and others employed in the desert regions, use the cut opuntia plants to purify drinking water. A number of pieces are placed in a pail of water, the dirt and clay particles cling to the abundant mucilage that exudes, and are carried to the bottom of the vessel. Other cacti are similarly used. Barrows states that there are over fifty species of cacti in the United States, a majority of which are found in California. Mr. Burbank and others have devoted much time and energy toward developing edible spineless varieties. (Bailey Cycl. Am. Hort. 1143-1152.) 592. Opuntia basilaris Englm. Cactacece. The fruits are eaten after being specially prepared. This is said to be the most valuable of the opuntias. 593. Opuntia bernardina Englm. Cactacece. Native of southern California. Properties and uses like other species. 594. Opuntia engelmanni Solm. Prickly pear. Cactacece. Fruit is sweet. Large quantities are collected, dried and preserved for food by the Indians. 595. Opuntia tuna Mill. Prickly pear. Cactacece. Said to have the properties of Cactus grandiflorus. Cultivated for the rearing of the cochineal insect (Parsons). 596. Opuntia vulgaris Mill. Cactacece. Has the pro...


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  • ISBN-13: 9781231000892
  • Publisher: Rarebooksclub.com
  • Publisher Imprint: Rarebooksclub.com
  • Height: 246 mm
  • No of Pages: 180
  • Spine Width: 10 mm
  • Width: 189 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1231000899
  • Publisher Date: 01 May 2012
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 331 gr


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