The only problem with Bidenâs history lesson is that the âman with steel in his spineâ he referred to should have been George W. Bush, not Barack Obama. Lest we forget, it was Bush rather than Obama who initiated the government rescue of the auto companies.
* The Pilosocereus cactus is native to Brazil and can grow up to 20ft in height. * The giant Saguaro cactus is the world's tallest, growing up to 67ft high, weighing six tonnes and can live for 250 years. I takes 50 years to produce its first flower.
Which edible cactus you choose depends on what you want to use it for and what look you want in your edible landscaping. Many edible cacti belong to one of the 200+ Opuntia species, also known as the Nopales, Nopalitos, the Cactus Pear, or the Paddle Cactus.The leaves and egg-shaped fruit (or âtunasâ) of all Opuntia are edible.You can identify Opuntia species by their oval, flat leaves or âpaddlesâ, covered with small spines. The Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) is the most famous and well-loved of the edible cacti.Also called the Indian Fig, their leaves and fruit are very flavorful and are a staple of many dishes in Central America and the southwestern US.he leaves and egg-shaped fruit (or âtunasâ) of all Opuntia are edible. You can identify Opuntia species by their oval, flat leaves or âpaddlesâ, covered with small spines.