Enrique Villaseñor is at the head of the classroom, extolling the many unsung virtues of the prickly pear cactus. “It’s often referred to as poor people’s food,” he explains, “but did you know that it ...

GREEN VALLEY — The acres of prickly pear at Arizona Cactus Ranch produce nectar and fruit spreads that owner Natalie Mc-Gee sells over the Internet and through markets around Arizona. But those ...

A close-up of Opuntia, commonly known as prickly pear cactus. A couple of years ago, if someone mentioned "cactus water", you'd probably picture it as something you'd reluctantly consume as a last ...

Sweet and colorful Prickly Pear Syrup is simple to make and is great for use in cocktails, lemonade, cakes, and frostings. While I’ve had prickly pear syrup before I’ve never seen a prickly pear in my ...

Prickly pear extract can prevent the worst of hangovers, according to new U.S. research. An article in today's issue of the journal Archives of Internal Medicine says taking prickly pear extract can ...

Jewel-toned, natural juice is a thirst-quenching treat ...

The prickly pear cactus is probably the most identifiable plant (besides the saguaro) in the Sonoran Desert. The species most often seen in the wild here is Engelmann prickly pear, or Opuntia ...