#Opuntia ficus-indica

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Opuntia ficus-indica / Prickly Pear at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens at Duke University in Durham, NC

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OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA 20230831284RT1 / FIGA DE MORO

Opuntia ficus-indica, the Indian fig opuntia, fig opuntia, or prickly pear, is a species of cactus that has long been a domesticated crop plant grown in agricultural economies throughout arid and semiarid parts of the world. O. ficus-indica is the most widespread and most commercially important cactus. It is grown primarily as a fruit crop, and also for the vegetable nopales and other uses. Cacti…

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Morro Rock Ecological Preserve, CA (No. 2)

It [the Morro Rock] is composed mostly of dacite, an igneous, volcanic rock. It is a groundmass of plagioclase, with amphibole (hornblende), biotite, pyroxene (augite), quartz, and glass; it also includes phenocrysts of plagioclase. Its silicon dioxide (SiO2) content ranges from 63 to 69 percent.

The dacite volcanic plugs, lava domes, intrusive sheets, and felsitic rhyolite-dacite between Morro Rock and Islay Hill are part of the Morro Rock-Islay Hill Complex of the Oligocene epoch (from 27 to 23 million years ago). The complex lies east of the San Gregorio-San Simeon-Hosgri fault (the SG-SS-H fault). This complex is one of three probable sources of the volcanic clasts within the sandstone and conglomerate of the Miguelito and Edna members of the Pismo Formation in the Point Sur area 145–160 km (90-100 mi) to the north and west of the SG-SS-H fault. Based on paleomagnetic signatures, the Morro Rock-Islay Hill Complex was rotated 40 to 50 degrees, perhaps during late Miocene or early Pliocene time.

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Opuntia ficus-indica (prickly pear) at Oaxaca, Yagul, Mexico

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Os Maiores Produtores de FIGO-DA-ÍNDIA do Mundo

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CAM plants open their stomata at night and close them during the day, exactly the opposite of the pattern observed in leaves of C3 and C4 plants (Figure 9.22).

"Plant Physiology and Development" int'l 6e - Taiz, L., Zeiger, E., Møller, I.M., Murphy, A.

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Prickly Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) in a Pot - Arnoldus Syens - 17th c. - via The Morgan

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The fresh fruits of Opuntia ficus - indica, Calabria, Italy

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Nopal (Opuntia ficus-indica)

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O – Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. – Fico d'India (Cactaceae)

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Opuntia ficus-indica, the Indian fig opuntia or prickly pear,

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Tamarind Tree

Those were the impeccable times.

Thatched roof home, cow-dung veneered verandah stretched from the shallow pond to the phani manasa shrub.

Grandmother appearing. Two brinjals in hand. Two khadus on two wrists. Jingling. Ironly cuffs.

Said, "These are yours now — two young cows, you Badua! Take them to the grazing field. Protect them from Pashupati the bull. Collect dung in an iron pail.

We will not cut anymore this year a tamarind tree.

Only dry coconut shells, chaffs, cow dung cakes to boil cauldrons of paddy.”

The two brinjals were burnt the same night on the embers of a two-mouth chuli. Their violet skins peeled off, revealing mouth watering meat.

The same year, my grandmother peed on the verandah. On the mud it had made she slid, to break her forehead against her iron arm.

The vaidya prescribed a Chandrayan.

"Scant virtue, woman, too much phlegm! Yet, your silly heart beats!" He roared kindly.

Crooked lips — red eyes — three aunts circled in from their in-laws’ by noon —

At nightfall, we downed a tamarind tree.

Glossary:

Phani Manasa: Indian prickly pear tree, Opuntia ficus-indica. Khadus: Thick bangles. Badua: The head of a village (affectionately used). Chuli: An oven made by digging a hole in the ground. Vaidya: An ayurvedic doctor. Chandrayan: A Hindu ritual to wash off the sins of one who is soon to be deceased.

(The poem was first published in the Sahitya Akademi's ‘Indian Literature’ #326 in December, 2022)

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WHAT DO YOU MEAN MICHIGAN HAS CACTI

YEAH BUD! prickly pear cactus, opuntia ficus-indica, is native to Michigan!! it sounds absolutely insane, but i recall reading a report last year about some being found waaaay in the UP!

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AquaCacteen: The Cactus Elixir Your Skin Deserves 🌵✨

AquaCacteen, derived from the prickly pear cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica), is a powerful skin elixir celebrated for its soothing and hydrating properties. This ultra-refined ingredient is designed to calm irritated skin by inhibiting stress marker release from sensory nerve cells, making it ideal for sensitive or stressed skin.

Why AquaCacteen Stands Out

Rich in water-binding compounds, AquaCacteen delivers exceptional hydration, even in rinse-off formulations. Clinical studies highlight its ability to soothe, firm, and deeply hydrate skin for both men and women. Whether used after shaving or to combat UV-induced skin stress, AquaCacteen™ offers long-term benefits that rejuvenate and protect.

Nature Meets Science

This sustainable ingredient is sourced from organic-certified prickly pear cactus, a sacred plant with roots in Aztec traditions. The cactus is packed with antioxidants like piscidic acid, which prevents reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation, safeguarding skin tissues. Additionally, it boasts a treasure trove of vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, and C) and minerals (potassium, calcium, magnesium) to nourish and revitalize your skin.

Proven Benefits

In vitro: AquaCacteen inhibits stress factor release, providing instant calming effects. In vivo: It soothes men’s skin post-shave, firms UV-treated skin, and enhances hydration even in shower gels.

Key Features

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