Flushing in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Opuntia compressa

Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus

— Cactaceae; Central & Eastern United States —

<i>Opuntia compressa</i> Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 14, 2023

1. Opuntia compressa Marker

Inscription. Used medicinally by Native Americans to treat wounds (peeled leaf pads), warts (juice), and lung ailments (leaf pad tea). The fruits can be eaten raw and are often used in jellies. The leaf pad can be cut and cooked like okra or used to thicken soups.

Erected by Queens Botanical Garden.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Horticulture & Forestry • Native Americans • Science & Medicine.

Location. 40° 45.042′ N, 73° 49.706′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Flushing. Marker can be reached from Main Street south of Dahlia Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The marker is on the grounds of Queens Botanical Garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43-50 Main Street, Flushing NY 11355, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Echinacea angustifolia (here, next to this marker); Eschscholzia californica (here, next to this marker); Agastache foeniculum (here, next to this marker); Medicinal Plants (a few steps from this marker); Artemisia abrotanum (a few steps from this marker); Teucrium chamaedrys

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(a few steps from this marker); Symphytum officinale (within shouting distance of this marker); Parthenium integrifolium (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.

Additional keywords. Opuntia compressa

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 14, 2023

2. Opuntia compressa Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 37 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.