While the cactus makes a beautiful natural ornament in the Phoenix area, the wild plant also provides nutritional benefits from its fruits and spiny pads. Some of the cactuses, including the prickly ...

This collection of articles about foraging in Washington covers how to identify edible species and adhere to local regulations for safe and sustainable foraging practices. One article highlights the ...

A staple vegetable throughout Mexico, these spiky pads have a unique texture and flavor—and limitless culinary possibilities. Nopales, also known as prickly pear cactus pads, are vastly versatile, ...