Prickly pear cactus is gaining appeal in Japan for being rich in minerals, fibre and other nutrients, used in dishes from tempura to ramen.

The Opuntia genus, known as prickly pear cactus, is gaining national appeal in Japan for being rich in minerals, dietary fibre and other nutrients.

Texas’ state plant, the prickly pear cactus, is being devoured by invasive caterpillars. So Texas scientists are releasing thousands of tiny wasps.

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Prickly pear cactus may also help prevent hangovers by reducing swelling. One study shows that taking prickly pear cactus supplement five hours before heavy drinking cuts hangover symptoms by 50%.

Nike Golf Channels Desert Beauty in the Roshe Golf 2 “Prickly Pear”: Arriving next month.

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 ...

We asked professional hairstylists all about the benefits of prickly pear oil for hair and what products are worth trying.

We asked professional hairstylists all about the benefits of prickly pear oil for hair and what products are worth trying.

The Prickly Pear Festival celebrates the cactus and all of its incredible and edible parts. The event celebrates its sixth annual festival from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, and from 10 a.m. to ...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Those growing and harvesting prickly pear fruit said 2024 is a banner year for the crop. One local company is trying to get people to stop overlooking the red fruit.