This was taken today here in the Arizona. It is a Prickly Pear cactus. Isn't it lovely? The leaves have flat, fleshy pads that look like large leaves.
On Wednesday of next week, April 5th
at two minutes and three seconds after 1:00
in the morning,
the time and date will be
01:02:03 04/05/06!
The Prickly Pear has many uses as well as beauty. The gel like liquid of a prickly pear cactus can be used like a conditioner. The peeled pads can also be sliced thin (like green beans) and boiled or can be baked like squash or even pickled.
Besides being a tasty vegetable, it is used to make cactus candy ( jell like), although not a big seller except to tourist, I suspect. Prickly Pear jams and jellies are also big sellers.
Another interesting tidbit about this cactus is that , it has long been believed in Mexico that eating the prickly pear pads helps diabetics. Researchers are now verifying the value of this cactus. Among other things, it helps the pancreas to produce insulin. How cool is that?
INTERESTING
Did You Know.....
On Wednesday of next week, April 5th
at two minutes and three seconds after 1:00
in the morning,
the time and date will be
01:02:03 04/05/06!
6 comments:
A beautiful cactus! I don't think I'd like to eat it in any of it's forms though!
Krissy
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Yes I did know that about the time and date I heard it on the radio yesterday strange. Have seen that type of cactus but not in flower they are beautiful the flower is a bit like a Christmas Cactus but they are no doubt bigger. Love Joan.
That is very interesting ,is that the one that Pauline ,from Paulinescountry tales and other thangs ,hubby John burns the prickels off to feed the cattle in the winter ?Nature produces alot of medicine ,doesnt it ?Interesting fact that date !......Jan xx http://journals.aol.co.uk/jeadie05/Srendipity/
I think I've seen these prickly pear cactuses in Arizona before (used to live in San Diego and have been in various parts of Arizona). Very pretty and interesting about its uses.
Neat about the time thing this week. thanks for that fact
have a great day
betty
Interesting!
Good Info. I did not know that about the Prickly Pear.
Thanks for sharing good stuff. :-)
Deb
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