especially: an opuntia with flattened, usually paddle-shaped, jointed stem segments compare cholla, nopal
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or prickly pear fruit: the pulpy, pear- or egg-shaped, edible, yellow to purplish-red fruit of various prickly pears (such as Opuntia ficus-indica) see tunaentry 2
Illustration of prickly pear
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Recent Examples on the WebThe first taste of raw prickly pear is often a surprise to those who have previously only known it as a candy or confection. Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Prima says the broad-spectrum hemp CBD extract forms a barrier against environmental stressors, while prickly pear, moringa, avocado, and kukui oils help improve the overall appearance of your skin. Tim Chan, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2022 The cactus garden was another treat, showcasing the striking and unexpected variety in a desert landscape, from totem pole cactus, creeping devil, prickly pear, and of course, the king of the desert, the saguaro. Susan Glaser, cleveland, 24 Mar. 2022 Cholla, barrel and prickly pear cactuses encircled signs for the driving range and holes. Zayna Syed, The Arizona Republic, 28 Mar. 2022 Haus Laboratories' underdog lip oil is a hydrating potion that won't feel heavy on the lips thanks to its lightweight blend of prickly pear oil, vegan collagen, plant squalane and plant peptide complex. Alyssa Brascia, PEOPLE.com, 17 June 2022 Get a scoop like the high-desert favorite prickly pear or snag a cone filled with classic butter pecan, churned in-house. Leilani Marie Labong, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2022 The other key component of Erem’s sustainability strategy is to plant one million prickly pear cacti, an important player in desert carbon sequestration. Geoff Nudelman, Outside Online, 16 Nov. 2021 The prickly pear sorbet is another vegan option, sweet yet tart. Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 14 July 2022 See More