That’s why the Audubon Photography Awards introduced the Female Birds category in 2021. By creating a space for photographers ...

This Prickly Pear Syrup recipe walks you through step-by-step how to make this delicious simple syrup for all your dessert ...

The use of Nopal cactus supplements has been increasing recently due to the possible health benefits they could provide. The Nopal, also known as the prickly pear cactus, hails from the Americas ...

Nopal (prickly pear cactus) is a plant of the Opuntia ficus indica species and a member of the Cactaceae family. You can find it growing in sandy soil in regions such as the U.S. Southwest, Latin ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Cochineals are tiny bugs that live on prickly pear cactuses. The acid in their guts makes a red dye used in textiles, cosmetics, and foods like M&Ms and Yoplait yogurt.

On the same visit, Trillo found prickly pear cactus in the produce section, which has great cultural significance as a food staple in Mexico. She began to wonder whether the plant, called nopal in ...

We are at the annual New Mexico Prickly Pear Festival with vendors selling mocktails, syrups, jams and more, all made from the ruby fruit clustered on cactus across the Southwest this time of year.

In nature, plants such as poison ivy and the prickly pear cactus are additional threats. Ferrell recommends carrying a comb to remove cactus spines from your pet's body and bringing antibiotic ...

Discover the charming bunny ears cactus, ideal for low-maintenance plant lovers. This prickly cactus thrives in dry ...

And since many spas incorporate botanicals sourced from the Sonoran Desert (like prickly pear and cactus flower) into their treatments, a visit to the spa can be as educational as it is restorative.