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What is the state plant of Texas?
The Prickly Pear Cactus
Which pear is not a pear?
A "prickly pear" is not actually a pear.
Where does the prickly pear cactus live?
on a pear
Is the prickly pear and cactus relationship mutualism or commensalism?
A prickly pear is a cactus. There is no commensalism or mutualism.
Relationship between prickly pear and wood rat?
The prickly pear provides food and home for the wood rat. In turn, the wood rat acts a pollinator for the prickly pear.
Who introduced the prickly pear to Australia?
No. the prickly pear is not native to Australia. It is an introduced species, and a noxious pest.
Did Navajo people eat prickly pear cactus?
The pads and fruit of the prickly pear cactus are edible. The fruit can be peeled and eaten raw. However, many experts suggest that the fruit is best when it is made into candy, jelly, juice, or wine. It is also available dried or in extract form.
How long do prickly pear cacti typically live?
Prickly pear cacti typically live for about 20 to 30 years.
What prickly plant begins with the letter A?
apricot prickly pear cactus
What is prickly pear?
It is a type of fruit
How healthy is a cactus to eat?
It depends on which cactus is being eaten. Some are poisonous while others are beneficial and highly nutritious. Prickly pear pads are a winner as long as you get the right type. I have read online that there is a poisonous strain of prickly pear that has an orange coloring in its spines. Some prickly pear has been selectively reproduced to eliminate the spines and it is used as a human and animal food staple in desert areas, such as Mexico.
What is the name of the fruit of the cactus?
The fruit of the cactus is commonly known as a prickly pear or cactus pear. It is a sweet and flavorful fruit that grows on certain species of cacti.
