I think the "peyote" cactus is a member of the Lophophora genus and has been used for its hallucinogenic properties. I have one in my greenhouse but I prefer to grow it than eat it, although with the NHS going the way it is, it might come to that! And no, it does not have much in the way of spines.
Regards,
Martin.
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Subject: Cactus ingestion
I know its the silly season, but a man was admitted to the hospital claiming
to have ingested "coyote cactus"
I suspect that it was peyote cactus, but has anybody out there heard of
this?
Medical databases and Kew Gardens have so far drawn a blank
David G Williams
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