What type of plant do prickly pears grow on?

Answer 1

One adaptation of the prickly pear cactus [Opuntia spp] is its closeness to the ground. This proximity means that little moisture is loss on the way from the plant's water channeling spines, to the ground, and into the cactus' roots. Another adaptation is its defense mechanism, in the intimidating aspect and the painful impact of its barbed spines and bristles. Still another adaptation is the flexibility of its stem. The stem moves, processes and stores water, nutrient solutions, and energizing photosynthetic products. It gets larger with greater amounts of stored supplies, and smaller with lesser. Yet another is the spreading, shallow, fibrous nature of its roots. A cactus' roots are most effective and efficient in aggressively seeking out and capturing available soil moisture.

Answer 2

It is a cactus ... native to the southwestern deserts. The prickly pear fruit is actually edible, and some companies make jam out of it. Also adds great color and flavor to mixed drinks such as margarita and martini cocktails. Makes an incredibly refreshing non-alcoholic lemonade.

Answer 3

The prickly pear cactus [Opuntia spp] is found in North and Latin America. It grows as far north as Canada. It grows as far south as Argentina and Chile. It's a desert cactus. So the niches in which it's found within its native range are those that tend to offer warmer, drier living conditions.

Answer 4

A member of the Cactaceae (or cactus) family, prickly pear cactus, also known as nopal, grows in the United States, Mexico, and South America. It also flourishes in Africa, Australia, and the Mediterranean.

Answer 5

They grow on a cactus.

Specifically the Opuntia Cactus.

Answer 6

It is a plant just like the other cacti.

Answer 7

cactus

Answer 8

A cactus.