The Florida Entomologist, Vol. 84, No. 4 (Dec., 2001), pp. 493-498 (6 pages) In Mexico, cactus pears (Opuntia spp.) are regarded as very important plants, especially in semi-arid and arid regions ...

Prickly pear comes from various species of the Opuntia cactus, a plant native to the Americas. Its fruit grows from the flat pads of the cactus and is recognized for its vibrant skin, which can ...