The prickly pear is one of the most easily identifiable cacti in the region, though telling one species from another can be a chore. The Engelmann prickly pear, with its segmented, flat pads, 3-inch ...

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Prickly pear oil is not an essential oil. Instead, it’s commonly used as a carrier oil to dilute more potent essential oils, or simply on its own to boost skin health. Prickly pear cacti, also called ...