Opuntia
Nopales
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Opuntia ficus indica
The Prickly Pear Cactus
An Aaron's beard cactus is a species of cactus similar to a prickly pear, Latin name Opuntia leucotricha.
The fruit of the cactus is commonly known as a prickly pear or cactus pear. It is a sweet and flavorful fruit that grows on certain species of cacti.
Rambutan fruit, Lychee fruit, Rose Hips
A "prickly pear" is not actually a pear.
on a pear
A prickly pear is a cactus. There is no commensalism or mutualism.
The prickly pear provides food and home for the wood rat. In turn, the wood rat acts a pollinator for the prickly pear.
No. the prickly pear is not native to Australia. It is an introduced species, and a noxious pest.
apricot prickly pear cactus
The scientific name would be Opuntia ficus-india.
If you stuck your finger into a Prickly Pear cactus, you would likely get small spines lodged in your skin. These spines can be painful and difficult to remove. It's important to be cautious around these cacti to avoid getting injured.