Nopal, Opuntia, prickly pear, cactus Size/type:PAD CUT Its status is highly questionable

Its status is highly questionable as a correct species and the opinions are as varied as the names it carried

Spines stout and fade as it the plant ages

typically narrower toward the base and widest near the tip

TURKISH (Türkçe): Meksika org borusu

Part of what makes succulents so fascinating are the myriad ways they express themselves throughout the year

Nopal, Opuntia, prickly pear, cactus Size/type:PAD CUT Its status is highly questionableNopal (from the Nahuatl word nohpalli [nopali] for the pads of the plant) is a common name in Spanish for Opuntia cacti (commonly referred to in English as prickly pear), as well as for its pads. There are approximately one hundred and fourteen known species endemic to Mexico, where the plant is a common ingredient in numerous Mexican cuisine dishes. The nopal pads can be eaten raw or cooked, used in marmalades, soups, stews and salads, as well as