The prickly pear cactus is gaining appeal for being rich in minerals, dietary fibre and other nutrients. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

You might think that these native succulents are better suited to wild, desert landscapes, yet prickly pears can make for ...

Farmers here are cooking up new menus for health-conscious Japanese, with dishes like quiche, pizza toast, skewers, tempura and cold Chinese noodles. They share a common but somewhat unusual ...

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

When I think about cactus plants, which isn’t very often, I assume that they are located in Texas, Arizona and New Mexico.

At the heart of Smuggler — as the collection is titled — is the motif of the prickly pear cactus, known in Maltese as bajtar tax-xewk.

Relive Arizona’s eighties drive-thru glory days with 15 long-lost fast-food favorites that locals still dream about.

The prickly pear cactus is a hardy plant that survives in dry conditions, making it an excellent option for both beginner and experienced gardeners. It hardly requires any maintenance, grows well ...

On my way home from teaching a wild edible class this week, I noticed an unusual plantin full bloom. I have been a fan of this plant since I lived in Florida. Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus or Opuntia ...

I have enjoyed growing a wide variety of plants and I feel that prickly pear cactus is worthwhile. I hope you have a great stroll through your garden this week.

We hear from a native herbalist, Anita Dottie, who grew up gathering food from the land, especially one plant that many Texans know well: the prickly pear cactus. From family memories by the river to ...