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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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