I currently live in the lower regions of California and it has

>>869088
if you are dying of thirst, yes. technically.

the only cacti with anything worth eating are prickly pears. because they actually grow little fruits. and you can fry the patties.

but don't cut down a sugauro because you were too lazy to bring a can of beans.

>>869088
>Are saguaro's edible?
No. Throughout June generally they produce a fruit however and it is edible.

Also they do contain moisture like many cactus however drinking the liquid from cactus in a life-or-death situation has to be done in small amounts. Drinking too much cactus water can make you very ill leading to diarrhea and vomiting.

Also I'm not sure about the laws in California but here in Arizona they are protected and it's it legal to damage one.

>>869119
*illegal to damage one

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>>869123
Truth.

>>869221
>Truth.
*True