Prickly Pear

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Also known as:  Cactus Opuntia;  Chumbera;  Nopal

 

Description

Prickly Pear is the Fruit from the Cactus of the same name.  The sap of the Cactus pods is also used as an Herb.

 

Botanical Names

 Opuntia dillenii

 Opuntia ficus indica (also known as Opuntia vulgaris,  Indian Fig Opuntia).  This is the species most commonly used for culinary purposes.

 Opuntia fuliginosa

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