Prickly pear
Opuntia pottsii
Family: Cactaceae
What it is like
A cactus.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The stems are boiled and thejuice squeezed out then mixed with cornmeal in tortillas to make them more cohesive.
Edible parts
Stem juice