Opuntia, more commonly known as prickly pear, is the fruit of a paddle cactus. This segmented cactus is one of the few in North America that is edible to humans. The pads are called nopales and are commonly found in Southwestern, Mexican and Mediterranean cuisine.
The juice is really healthy. It is used by some Native Americans to treat burns and is eaten to treat ulcers, diabetes and inflammation. |
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