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Indian fig

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Also known as: Opuntia ficus-indica, Opuntia megacantha

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In Opuntia
…pear, including the commonly cultivated Indian fig (O. ficus-indica) of Mexico, are grown for their edible fruits and paddles and are invasive species in South Africa, Australia, and elsewhere outside their native range.
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In prickly pear
Several are cultivated, especially the Indian fig (O. ficus-indica), which is an important food for many peoples in tropical and subtropical countries.
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