nopal cactus
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The nopal cactus is a prickly pear cactus native to the Americas, especially associated with Mexican cuisine, culture, and symbolism.
Aliases (2)
- Opuntia ×2
- Opuntia ficus-indica ×1
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cactus
→
plant → prickly pear cactus → succulent plant → |
| adaptedTo |
arid climates
→
semi-arid climates → |
| associatedWithCuisine |
Mexican cuisine
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| commonNameOf |
Opuntia spp.
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| consumedAs |
cooked vegetable
→
fresh vegetable → |
| contains |
antioxidants
→
dietary fiber → mucilage → vitamin C → |
| culturalSymbolOf |
Mexico
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|
| family |
Cactaceae
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|
| featuredOn |
coat of arms of Mexico
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| fruitCommonName |
prickly pear
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|
| genus |
Opuntia
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|
| hasFlowerColor |
orange
→
red → yellow → |
| hasPart |
flowers
→
fruits → pads → spines → |
| kingdom |
Plantae
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|
| nativeTo |
Americas
→
Mexico → |
| order |
Caryophyllales
→
|
| padCommonName |
nopalitos
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|
| photosynthesisType |
CAM photosynthesis
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|
| preparationMethod |
boiled
→
grilled → pickled → sauteed → |
| propagatedBy |
cuttings
→
seeds → |
| tolerates |
drought
→
poor soils → |
| usedAs |
fodder
→
traditional medicine → vegetable → |
| usedFor |
blood sugar management in traditional medicine
→
cholesterol management in traditional medicine → |
| usedInDish |
eggs dishes
→
salads → stews → tacos → |
Referenced by (4)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Caryophyllales
("Opuntia ficus-indica")
→
|
exampleSpecies |
|
nopal cactus
("Opuntia")
→
|
genus |
|
Mexico
→
|
nationalSymbol |
|
Cactaceae
("Opuntia")
→
|
notableGenus |