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A prickly pear cactus in the Arizona desert bears its fruit, plump, juicy and ripe.

The prickly pear cactus is a plant that is native to North and South America and has been used by indigenous peoples for thousands of years for its various uses. The prickly pear cactus has several edible parts, including the pads, fruit, and seeds. Here are some of the traditional uses for prickly pear cactus:

Food: The pads, also known as nopales, can be harvested and eaten after removing their spines. They can be grilled, boiled, or sautéed and used in various dishes such as salads, stews, and tacos. The fruit, also known as tunas, are harvested in late summer and early fall and can be eaten raw or used to make jams, jellies, and syrups. The seeds, which are edible after roasting and grinding, are used as a thickener in soups or ground to make flour.

Medicine: The prickly pear cactus has been used as a traditional medicine for a variety of ailments, including wounds, burns, and...

Bonny Puckett is an award winning photographer and artist based out of Fountain Hills, Arizona. She specializes in travel, landscape, nature and wildlife photography and art and offers collectors her own unique view of the world we live in. Visit her website at photoartbybonny.com to see her complete portfolio, sign up for her email list to receive updates on new works and upcoming exhibitions, and direct message for originals and commissions.