The prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) is a massive genus with over ... While you'd think the spines would ward off most animals, these plants make a nutritious snack for wildlife like rabbits, deer ...

The Opuntia cactus likes sandy soil and full sun ... Keep an eye out for cochineal insects, as they can suck the juices of ...

The prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) is the fruit of the Opuntia cactus, also called nopal cactus ... Its small, hard seeds are edible but can also be disposed of. "Prickly pear is a fruit ...