The idea of eating cactus — a plant covered in spikes — might cause some to laugh or grimace, or run away. But a true Southwesterner knows that’s all a ruse. Just strip off that rough exterior of ...

You're scrolling through social media to see a beautiful plant captioned as a prickly pear and suddenly think, 'that looks an awful lot like my Christmas cactus.' Closer inspection of your Christmas ...

I didn't want to be a plant snob. So I told myself I at least appreciated some merits of the homely cactus. The prickly pear, after all, is a role model for water conservation. The flowers are pretty ...

Prickly pear and Christmas cactus are two popular flowering cacti that are often grown as houseplants. And, while their leaves and shape look distinct from each other, the magenta-colored blooms could ...

Nopal is an edible cactus people enjoy for its texture, taste, and antioxidant benefits. This article lists reasons to eat ...

Prickly pear cactus grows in hot, sunny climates, like the southwest U.S. and Mexico. It is considered a healthy part of the Mexican diet. People eat the fruit of the prickly pear cactus. It's also a ...

In parts of Texas, the prickly pear cactus is everywhere — potted outside coffee shops, dotting the side of the road, poking out of cracks in the sidewalk. It also lines the pathways of the University ...

Question: I recently bought my first home in Santa Rosa. The backyard has a prickly pear cactus that’s about 6 feet tall. Since it’s the first time I’ve owned one, can you share information about it ...