Eastern Prickly Pear produces glorious yellow flowers for several weeks in late May to June. ... Pointed views on prickly pear cactus. Published: Jul. 23, 2008, 10:00 p.m. By .

If you relate to this scenario, don't worry. The best of us have had to debate Christmas cactus vs prickly pear when taking a second look at the new houseplant we've just bought, as these two ...

Plains prickly pear cactus lobes burst up from the dry, yellow-sand earth like unkempt ears. A wide, shallow hole under a cacti patch provides evidence that an animal was recently ...

Plains prickly pear cactus (Opuntia macrorhiza) is a native Minnesota wildflower that is a species of special concern. Although it is not endangered or threatened, it is rare in Minnesota, as this ...

In addition to producing beautiful flowers and delicious fruit, the prickly pear cactus can also serve an important purpose ...

Prickly pear cactus grows in hot, sunny climates, like the southwest U.S. and Mexico. It is considered a healthy part of the Mexican diet. People eat the fruit of the prickly pear cactus.

Prickly pear cactus species (Opuntia spp.) are indigenious to the Americas, varying in height from 1 to 10 feet with yellow to red blooms. They're native to most states, ...

HIGH PLAINS GARDENER by EDITH BRIDEAU. ... (Dactylopius coccus), which had infested my prickly pear cactus (Opuntia polyacantha). Shortly after that article was published, ...

Prickly pear cactus is actually very winter-hardy in central Pennsylvania and blooms nicely in spring. The main downsides are that it can spread fast beyond where you want -- and has weapons-grade ...

Thanks to its rich antioxidant and electrolyte profile, prickly pear may reduce inflammation.This is why chugging cactus water post-workout can help regulate the balance of fluids in your body ...