There are about 90 species of Opuntia in the United States alone, and all produce cactus fruits. The fruit, both the flesh and the skin, ranges in color according to the variety.

The species most often seen in the wild here is Engelmann prickly pear, or Opuntia engelmannii, but other species, such as the Opuntia humifusa, or Eastern prickly pear, can be found in all of the ...

Opuntia species, commonly known as prickly pear cacti, have attracted considerable scientific interest due to their diverse health benefits and nutritional properties. Rich in essential minerals ...

CACTUS (Opuntia spp.) — several varieties are considered weeds of national significance, including wheel cactus (Opuntia robusta), common prickly pear (Opuntia stricta), drooping prickly pear ...

Species of the cactus genus Opuntia are proliferating in some areas of Valais. Mountains in Switzerland are synonymous with snow. However, people are noticing increasing growth of cactus covering ...

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 ...