Prickly Pear
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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