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Saturday 21 June 2014

Prickly Pear Cactus

Known as prickly pear cactus (Opuntia spp), the leaves and fruit of this desert plant can be harvested and consumed to treat a variety of conditions — including diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and inflammation.

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The Beautiful Prickly Pear cactus in blooms providing a valuable food source to the bees, bats, moths and other insects, then transforming into a delicious, succulent fruit providing a food source for other mammals including humans.