Edible cacti, particularly nopal and prickly pear fruit from Opuntia ficus-indica, have historically been consumed in dry and water-scarce regions. As an essential component in traditional diets, ...

If only cats and dogs didn't explore the world mouth-first, pet parents could keep practically any house plant imaginable without fear. However, unfortunately, some of the most popular and colorful ...

Despite its unusual appearance, cactus fruit is delicious and loaded with nutrients. Also known as prickly pear, tuna fruit, or cactus pear, it has a naturally sweet flavor and can be used in various ...

What if a single plant could tackle some of the world’s biggest problems? That’s the idea behind Opus Cactus, a newly established research centre near Bloemfontein. The spineless variety of Opuntia ...

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 ...

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Global warming, drought and plant disease pose a growing threat to agriculture in Italy's arid south, but a startup founded by a former telecoms manager believes it has found a solution: Opuntia Ficus ...

Global warming, drought and plant disease pose a growing threat to agriculture in Italy’s arid south, but a start-up founded by a former telecoms manager believes it has found a solution: Opuntia ...

Italian agriculture hit by drought, plant disease Start-up Wakonda sees huge potential for cactus pears Cactus' cultivation is expanding in many countries Versatile crop has many uses, from animal ...

Prickly pear oil has been gaining attention for its extensive skin care benefits, but if you’re only applying it to your face, you’re holding yourself back from attaining the best hair of your life.