Opuntia Spp, also known as prickly pear, is a remarkable desert food that offers both nutritional value and versatility. Harvesting this unique plant requires skill to carefully remove its spines ...

Opuntia (Opuntia spp.) Widely known as the “prickly pear cactus,” Opuntia has large, showy flowers in orange, pink, or yellow. This species grows in hot and dry climates, ...

This insect lives on nopal, prickly pear, Opuntia spp. and even if you have seen it, you might not recognize it for what it is or its significance to world history.

Opuntia species, commonly known as prickly pear or cactus pear, are gaining attention for their numerous health benefits and nutritional properties. These plants, particularly Opuntia ficus-indica ...

It’s common around these parts on cholla (Cylindropuntia spp.) and prickly pear (Opuntia spp.) cacti. The similar-looking white beards on other cacti, like the Peruvian old man ...

Choosing the right plants is the key to creating a lush, resilient, and low-maintenance garden that thrives in dry conditions. Whether you’re looking for colorful perennials, structural shrubs ...

News flash: If you’re new to succulents, beware the prickly pear. It is the one cactus that strikes fear into every desert gardener, and now the drought has made these cacti available far and wide.

Species of prickly pear combined make an exceptional security hedge no intruder would dare climb. This Opuntia microdasis has no large spines, but each tubercle is packed with glochids.

Opuntia, or prickly pear, ... 70% of Kenya’s natural pasture will be lost to various invasive plant species. Opuntia has proven particularly hard to manage.