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Opuntia vulgaris (Nopal)
The name of this plant comes from the Aztec-word „nohpalli“ for the pads of the plant. The leaves are common in the traditional Mexican cuisine.

- • Common names: Franciscea, Prickly pear
• Botanical family: Cactaceae
• Geographic origin: Americas (Mexico)
• Current geographic distribution: Tropical regions
• Pollination: Insects
• Uses: Ornamental, nutritional (fruits and leaves) & medicinal plant (traditional use of leaves for cancer treatment)
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