Question: I would love to plant op-a-la-ah (not sure of spelling) cactus, the kind that looks like Mickey Mouse ears and grows red cactus pears, also known as prickly pears. Several of my neighbors ...
Its common name hints at edibility, but, oh, those spines. Prickly pear (Opuntia polyacantha), a common Southern Colorado cactus, is a food that's nourished Southwesterners for centuries. Particularly ...
Like their name implies, prickly pears can be a thorny fruit to deal with. They’re covered in tiny needles, chock-full of hard seeds and their juice can stain everything it touches a shocking magenta ...
Cactus water is the latest drink to hit the natural beverage market, alongside other plant-based drinks like coconut water and aloe vera juice. Most cactus waters are made by squeezing the juice from ...
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit said to have several different antioxidants called flavoniods, which may help boost immunity and fight disease. They cost about $2 each at Findlay ...
Cactus fruit may look intimidating, but once you get past its spiny outsides, it yields a mild and nutrient-rich flesh. This fruit is delicious eaten raw, added to recipes, or turned into a refreshing ...