The prickly pear, Opuntia ficus-indica, has established itself in different parts of the world where it is not native. In fact, it is so widespread that its original native habitat is unknown, although it is likely native to Mexico.
Prickly pear, commonly known as Opuntia, is a genus of flowering plants in the Cactaceae (cactus) family. This plant represents 15 species[1] of the genus Opuntia.
