Outside of its ability to live in harsh desertious climates, The Nopal Cactus works well for health reasons and situations. The Nopla Cactus has been proven effective for maintaining a good diet.

Kingdom: Plantae

Common Name:
Nopal

Scientific Name: Opuntia ficus-indica

Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Anthrophyta
Class: Eudicotyledones
Order: None
Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Opuntia
Species: ficus-indica

Natural Habitat

The Nopal Cactus is Native to Southern America. They are found in deserts, both native and neutralized, weedy areas, and lawns. Outside of Southern America, the Nopal Cactus can be found in Italy, Spain, and Sout Africa.

 

The Nopal Cactus and CLHS

The Nopal Cactus is in our Cactus Garden that was planted just last year on our Campus.