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Opuntia ficus-barbarica

Family: Cactaceae


What it is like

A cactus.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East, Spain, Turkey, Türkiye


How it is used for food

The fruit are peeled and eaten raw. The cladodes are boiled and used in stews.

Edible parts

Fruit, cladodes


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Figuera de moro, Sabr, Subbair

Synonyms