Opuntia is a genus of plants in the cactus family, commonly called prickly pears or paddle cacti. They're very hardy and don't, as many people think, only occur in hot climates. Some species range as far north as Canada.
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| Eat the Weeds: Episode 16, Episode 37, and Episode 52. |
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