are all opuntia cactus edible
Which edible cactus you choose depends on what you want to use it for and what look you want in your edible landscaping. Many edible cacti belong to one of the 200+ Opuntia species, also known as the Nopales, Nopalitos, the Cactus Pear, or the Paddle Cactus.The leaves and egg-shaped fruit (or âtunasâ) of all Opuntia are edible.You can identify Opuntia species by their oval, flat leaves or âpaddlesâ, covered with small spines. The Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) is the most famous and well-loved of the edible cacti.Also called the Indian Fig, their leaves and fruit are very flavorful and are a staple of many dishes in Central America and the southwestern US.he leaves and egg-shaped fruit (or âtunasâ) of all Opuntia are edible. You can identify Opuntia species by their oval, flat leaves or âpaddlesâ, covered with small spines.