Prickly pear comes from various species of the Opuntia cactus, a plant native to the Americas. Its fruit grows from the flat pads of the cactus and is recognized for its vibrant skin, which can ...

Of the groups within the cactus family, the opuntias are one of the most successful and widespread, but they exhibit many taxonomic difficulties and are, therefore, not well understood. /// Las ...

The prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) is the fruit of the Opuntia cactus, also called nopal cactus. In botanical terms, the small, plump prickly pear is, in fact, a berry, measuring 2 to 5 ...

Read more: Strawberry Hacks You'll Wish You Knew Sooner The nopal cactus is part of the genus Opuntia, which is native to North and South America. Also called the prickly pear cactus, this genus ...

An opuntia microdasys albata, also known as angel’s wings or bunny ears, was growing at Esbenshade’s Garden Center in Lititz ...

Native to Mexico, wheel cactus (Opuntia robusta) was likely introduced to Australia, innocently enough, as a hardy ornamental garden plant. It escaped domestication and is now listed among ...

Adrián Lopez and Marte Cazarez invented an eco-friendly, plant-based material that is used by fashion houses globally.

Despite its nutritional offerings, consumption of Guizhou cactus pear — which is distinct from the invasive Mexican prickly pear of the genus Opuntia — is limited by its bitter taste.

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Stephen Lapian displays Opuntia cactus, an invasive species that has colonised the ...