Prickly Pear

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The prickly pear cactus is the most common term for the Indian fig opuntia species. “The genus is named for the Ancient Greek city of Opus, where, according to Theophrastus, an edible plant grew which could be propagated by rooting its leaves.” – Wikipedia

Are there any species of cacti where you live?