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	Opuntia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Prickly pears, classified in the subgenus Opuntia, typically grow with flat, rounded segments that are armed with two kinds of spines; large, smooth, fixed spines and small, almost hairlike spines that easily penetrate skin and detach from the plant.
		Prickly pears are the only types of cacti normally found in the eastern United States, and are the most cold-tolerant of the cacti, extending north into southern Canada.
		Opuntia stricta - Spineless Prickly Pear, Coastal Prickly Pear.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Prickly_pear (649 words)

	Prickly Pear Research : by Ray Sahelian, M.D., information, hangover
		Prickly pear is the fruit of a cactus that grows widely in desert or semi-desert regions.
		From the stems and fruits of prickly pear cactus, eight flavonoids, kaempferol (1), quercetin (2), kaempferol 3-methyl ether (3), quercetin 3-methyl ether (4), narcissin (5), (+)-dihydrokaempferol (aromadendrin, 6), (+)-dihydroquercetin (taxifolin, 7), eriodictyol (8), and two terpenoids, were isolated and identified by means of chemical and spectroscopic.
		The ethanol extracts of prickly pear cactus fruit and prickly pear cactus stem were prepared and used to evaluate the pharmacological effects of cactus.
	www.raysahelian.com /pricklypear.html (1776 words)

	Extraplicity - Notes on Prickly Pear
		The Prickly Pear is the most common cactus in the world, and grows in more climates than any other.
		Sometimes a Prickly Pear will give off its internal juices, which will harden into a flaky, waxlike substance, which is often mistaken for the remnants of the Cochineal insect.
		One drink is made by mixing a pint of prickly pear juice with a pint of cranberry juice and a quart of gingerale.
	www.extraplicity.com /galleries/prickly.html (2541 words)

	prickly pear (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		A symbol of the Rio Grande valley, the prickly pear cactus (genus Opuntia) boasts thorny pads, colorful large flowers, and succulent fruits, and its distinctive image is proudly displayed on the Mexican flag.
		In addition, specially prepared extracts of the prickly pear cactus have been developed in recent years, and are being touted for treating hangovers and boosting recovery from vigorous exercise, among other uses.
		Prickly pear cactus continues to be a traditional treatment of diabetes in Mexico and other Latin American countries.
	www.wholehealthmd.com /refshelf/substances_view/1,1525,10167,00.html (1219 words)

	Encyclopedia: Prickly pear
		Species Opuntia humifusa Eastern Prickly Pear (Opuntia humifusa), also known as Indian fig, is the only native cactus found in the northeastern part of North America and is found through New Jersey, New York and the New England states, and even in parts of Eastern Canada.
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	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Prickly-pear (1842 words)

	Small Farm Center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		You may have been intrigued by the seemingly erratic growth of the prickly pear cactus, with its pads protruding at all angles; or you may have avoided it because of its sharp, barbed spines and tiny stickers.
		Prickly pear cacti can be grown into hedges and fences by planting them a foot or so apart.
		Russell and Cantwell-de-Trejo concur that the prickly pear cactus is an underappreciated plant species, and they optimistically anticipate the development of future economic uses for both the pads and the fruit.
	www.sfc.ucdavis.edu /pubs/brochures/pricklypear.html (2579 words)

	MSN Encarta - Prickly Pear
		Prickly Pear, common name for plants of a genus of the cactus family.
		As forage for cattle, prickly pears are cultivated in arid lands of the western United States.
		Scientific classification: Prickly pears belong to the genus Opuntia of the family Cactaceae.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761555216/Prickly_Pear.html (136 words)

	Prickly Pear jelly, syrup and juice made with 100% real wild harvested cactus fruit
		Although it is only about 1/6 the potency of the prickly pear juice concentrate, it is an easy and pleasant way to take your medicine.
		This is a medicinal strength preparation of prickly pear juice - 100%, pure concentrated prickly pear juice with nothing else added.
		This is approximately 5-6 times the potency of the jelly and syrup, and vastly preferable to those sweetened prickly pear alternatives for type 2 diabetics since it has no sugar.
	www.juniperridge.com /sumbpn_pricklypear.htm (221 words)

	PRICKLY PEARS AND CHOLLAS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In the desert regions of southwestern USA and Mexico chollas tend to be found in the warmer, drier areas, whereas prickly pears usually are found in wetter areas.
		There are many different species of prickly pear in the desert regions of North America, but they are difficult to tell apart because they tend to hybridise where their ranges overlap.
		The prickly pears also are cultivated widely as a food source in Mexico, because the young pads can be cooked and eaten as a vegetable, while the fruits can be made into jams and syrups.
	helios.bto.ed.ac.uk /bto/desertecology/opuntia.htm (717 words)

	Prickly Pear
		The prickly pear is neither a pear nor a fig, but is a fruit from any one of the 300 varieties of cacti from this species.
		The fruits (prickly pears) are egg-shaped, about three to four inches long, and covered with tiny spines.
		Prickly pears are generally eaten fresh and raw.
	www.innvista.com /health/foods/fruits/prickly.htm (772 words)

	Prickly Pear - Glossary from Hormel Foods
		The common varieties of this pear are the purple (deep crimson red), white, yellow, and brown pear, identified by the color of the outer skin.
		Generally, the pears are peeled by making a slit in the skin and peeling it away or sectioned lengthwise, allowing for ease of removing the skin and seeds before being served as a cold or fresh fruit.
		This pear is often served in salads, baked in breads and pasteries, made into jellies, jams and candy, pureed for use in beverages, and commonly served as a dessert ingredient.
	www.hormel.com /kitchen/glossary.asp?id=35069 (437 words)

	Opuntia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The moth, a South American moth whose larvae eat prickly pear, was introduced in 1925 and almost wiped out the infestation.
		Opuntia macrocentra - or Purple Prickly Pear; found in southwest U.S. and northern Mexico.
		Prickly Pear Cactus (http://www.desertusa.com/magoct97/oct_pa/du_prkpear.html) in the North American desert.
	www.pineville.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Prickly_pear (600 words)

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		The health-giving benefits of prickly pear cactus as a food and how to commercialize cactus products will be the focus of the international symposium which begins at 8:30 a.m.
		Nopalitos are the young tender spineless stem pads of the Prickly Pear (Opuntia) cactus.
		Tunas are the fruit of the prickly pear cactus.
	www.tamuk.edu /news/archive/arch96/march/prick4.html (1309 words)

	GourmetSleuth - Nopalitos (Nopales)
		The prickly pear fruits, referred to as Tunas in Spanish are eaten in Mexico as well as the in the Mediterranean In Italy they are called fichi d'india.
		The pears with the purple interior are the sweetest.
		The intake of prickly pear pectin decreases plasma LDL levels, increases expression of apolipoprotein receptor expression, increases hepatic LDL turnover, and affects cholesterol homeostasis in guinea pigs.
	www.gourmetsleuth.com /nopalitos.htm (1393 words)

	Prickly Pear History
		Prickly pear is in our history books as one of the most invasive weeds ever imported into Australia.
		As the amazing spread of prickly pear in eastern Australia was considered to be one of the botanical wonders of the world, its virtual destruction by cactoblastis caterpillars (Cactoblastis cactorum) is still regarded as the world's most spectacular example of successful weed biological control.
		All major prickly pear species were declared as "noxious weeds" under the Noxious Weeds Act 1983 and as such came under the umbrella of local government.
	www.northwestweeds.nsw.gov.au /prickly_pear_history.htm (1594 words)

	Prickly Pear Cactus - DesertUSA
		The fruits of most prickly pears are edible and sold in stores under the name "tuna." Prickly pear branches (the pads) are also cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
		Prickly Pear Nectar is made with the juice and pulp of the fruits and is available from our online store.
		Prickly pear cactus are found in all of the deserts of the American Southwest, with different species having adapted to different locale and elevation ranges.
	www.desertusa.com /magoct97/oct_pa/du_prkpear.html (592 words)

	Prickly Pear Herb ( Opuntia ficus indica ) Tincture, 100% Organic - 2 fl. oz.
		Prickly Pear Herb is also known as Barbary pear, Cactus pear, Indian pear, Indian fig, tuna fig, and Nopal.
		Prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) flowers were traditionally used and taken internally as medicine for male urinary discomforts.
		Prickly Pear is particularly useful in providing nutrients to the pancreas and liver, which support digestion and maintain blood sugar balance.
	www.herbalremedies.com /prpeti2flozb.html (965 words)

	Texas' State Plant: Prickly Pear Cactus [Geobopological Survey] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Unlike other cactuses, prickly pears have additional needles called “glochids.” They are usually yellow or red and occur in clusters of tiny barbed spines.
		Prickly pear blooms are usually yellow, red, or purple, even among the same species.
		Larger prickly pears are sometimes cultivated as hedges.
	www.geobop.com /world/NA/US/TX/Cactus.htm (364 words)

	Prickly Ash and Prickly Pear
		The prickly ash is closely related to the wafer ash or hop tree, and to the citrus trees -- lemon, lime, orange, etc. The minute greenish flowers are followed by tiny aromatic fruits.
		The Prickly Pear, sole representative of the cactus family in the Chicago region, also demonstrates that this is a melting pot of plants as well as people.
		This species of prickly pear cactus can be found also in the Illinois Beach State Park north of Waukegan, the Indiana, and in sandy areas throughout Illinois.
	www.newton.dep.anl.gov /natbltn/600-699/nb649.htm (626 words)

	Prickly Pear Cactus
		Over a period of several weeks in late spring and early summer, each pad produces several three- to- four- inch wide flowers that bloom in an array of colors, depending on the variety, from subtle to brilliant tones of yellows and oranges, pinks and reds.
		Prickly Pear Cactus, Botany Department Cooperative Extension, University of California, Davis, California 95616.
		In commercial handling, prickly pear fruits are held at temperatures from 50 to 58 F (10 to 20 C) with 86-90% relative humidity.
	www.rain.org /greennet/docs/exoticveggies/html/pricklypear.htm (2964 words)

	Cooks.com - Recipes - Prickly Pear
		Pears are one of fall's most sumptuous gifts and this book is sure to inspire fans of the delicate fruit to make the most of the autumnal harvest...
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		Peel skin off of prickly pears and the banana and...
	www.cooks.com /rec/search/0,1-0,prickly_pear,FF.html (159 words)

	Prickly Pear Cactus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The prickly pear cactuses (Opuntia sp.) are familiar to just about everyone since they are very common and grow in a variety of climates.
		Even some of the prickly pear species have a number of very different forms, with the shape of the plants varying considerably.
		Although the flowers of most prickly pears are yellow, there are also red and bi-colored blossoms.
	home.att.net /~larvalbugbio/pricklypear.html (508 words)

	Allrecipes \| Cook's Encyclopedia \| prickly pear
		Also called cactus pear, the prickly pear has a melonlike aroma and a sweet but rather bland flavor.
		Prickly pears are available in Mexican markets and some specialty produce markets from fall through spring.
		Prickly pears are usually served cold, peeled and sectioned with the seeds removed.
	allrecipes.com /advice/ref/ency/terms/8073.asp (174 words)

	Prickly Pear (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Description: Prickly pear or cactus pear is the name for a group of plants known as succulents, which grow in hot climates.
		Basic Uses: Beneath the treacherous, thorny skin of the prickly pear is a sweet pulp which can be used to make several different types of intriguing dishes - salads, soups, sherbet, jelly, marmalade, pickles, candy and various desserts.
		Flavors of various prickly pears differ somewhat, but all have a pleasing, fruit quality when ripe.
	sarasota.extension.ufl.edu /FCS/FlaFoodFare/PrikPear.htm (452 words)

	USATODAY.com - Study: Prickly pear cactus extract helps ease hangover (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		CHICAGO (AP) — Good news for anyone who has ever had that queasy feeling the morning after tying one on: A study has found that an extract of prickly pear cactus can prevent a severe hangover.
		Prickly pear cactus extract is available at some health-supplement stores.
		Wiese said the results lend support to his theory that hangovers, which the doctors call veisalgia, are caused at least in part by inflammation, which the prickly pear extract has been shown to reduce.
	www.usatoday.com /news/health/2004-06-28-cactus-hangover_x.htm (585 words)

	Prickly Pear Margarita, Beverage, Drink and Cocktail Recipes
		Also called cactus pear, the prickly pear has a melon-like aroma and a sweet but rather bland flavor.
		In a blender, add crushed ice, lime juice, Tequila, Triple Sec, prickly pear juice, and surgar or corn syrup; cover and mix ingredients (a pulsating action with 4 or 5 jolts of the blender works the best).
		At this point, a taste test WILL be required (while it's not necessary, it is a requirement - you'll thank me later).
	whatscookingamerica.net /Beverage/PricklyPear.htm (225 words)

	The Real Prickly Pear Extract For Hangover Prevention
		The team believed that because of the Prickly Pear Cactus’ ability to survive extremes of high and low temperature and drought it likely possessed active molecules that would help protect and restore cells in humans as well.
		Unlike Tex-OE, common Prickly Pear Cactus extract is taken from the cactus pads (nopales, tunas, or cladodes as they are called)—not the skin of the fruit like Tex-OE.
		However, when the final, peer-reviewed study was published in The Archives of Internal Medicine, common Prickly Pear Cactus or its Latin genus, Opuntia ficus indica, was cited in the title and throughout the text as the effective extract.
	www.emediawire.com /releases/2004/8/emw150477.htm (1211 words)

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