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

The dazzling white blooms of saguaros and showy yellow palo verde trees get lots of attention at this time of year — but the often underrated blooms of cholla and prickly pear cacti are putting ...

Whataburger is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a new line of summer beverages.

Prickly pear, a fruit derived from the cactus plant, is gaining popularity in culinary and health circles due to its unique flavor, vibrant color, and nutritional benefits.

How to Eat Prickly Pear Prickly pears can be enjoyed raw, or in sweet and savory preparations. Cocktails are also ideal prickly pear territory, allowing its sweet, zippy characteristics to shine.

Researcher Sandra Pascoe Ortiz uses juice from the prickly pear cactus to make plastic that's biodegradable, non-toxic and edible.

The work to maintain the Helena area’s trail system is never done, and for the past two years that duty has been driven by Prickly Pear Land Trust trails director Robert Rasmussen. Trail ...