The most common species grown mainly for its nopales is the Opuntia ficus-indica. That's because this particular species has thick, fleshy pads that provide a lot of flesh. It grows quite tall and ...

The English technical name for this is Opuntia ficus-indica or the cactus fig, the prickly pear or the Indian fig opuntia. It’s an oval-shaped berry with a thick, spiny rind and is known for its ...