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certain types of cactus, like the prickly pear cactus, can actually be eaten by people. (be sure to burn off the spines first, though.) Cactus is edible to many animals, but they usually avoid it because of the spines.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes and no, you can and can't eat cactus fruit. It depends upon the type of cactus as to whether you eat and enjoy the plant's fruit. Some cactuses particularly are known for their edible fruits. For example, the Barbados gooseberry [Pereskia aculeata] has small, yellow berries. The claret cup hedgehog [Echinocereus triglochidiatus] gives a pink fruit that's a popular jam for Latin Americans. The brown fruits of the curiosity plant [Cereus hildmannianus v. monstrose] can be eaten. The giant saguaro cactus [Carnegiea gigantea] has red, plum like fruits that only grow after the plant is about 40 years old. The prickly pear [Opuntia ficus-indica] yields a popular yellow, white or red fruit for Mexican open air markets. The yellow fruit is considered the sweetest. The mistletoe or wickerwork cactus [Rhipsalis spp]has berries that may range in color from white to pink, green, or black.
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