Prickly Pear Cactus

Why yes, this is a post on the Prickly Pear Cactus. Did you know they grow new paddles whenever they need more storage space for water? Did you know that the paddles have little leaves on them that act like a sheath around each spine when it's young and tender? Both the paddles and the fruit are edible also known as nopales and tuna.

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