Prickly Pear breeds & varieties
6 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SOpuntia
Origin: MX
Cactus GenusGlochid FruitJuicyMild Berry-Melon
AIndian Fig
Origin: IT
CommercialIconicMediterraneanMediterranean Icon
APurple Prickly Pear
Origin: MX
Drink ColourJuicyMagenta FleshMild Sweet
AGreen Prickly Pear
Origin: MX
Everyday TunaGreenJuicyMild
ATurkish Fig
Origin: TR
Anatolian Market NameName Confusion RiskRegional NameSeedy
ASanta Rita
Origin: US
DesertGlochidsOrnamentalPossible Fruit