Five men who had eaten cactus to survive were rescued from the desert on Wednesday, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office said. “[Wednesday] morning, we received a 911 call from a Spanish-speaking male ...

Nopales, also known as prickly pear cactus pads, are vastly versatile, antioxidant-packed succulent plants. While these spiny cactus paddles are staples in Mexican cooking, their uses are endless and ...

Two California sisters remain in the ICU after eating a cactus salad contaminated by botulism. Fox 26 News reported that the Fresno County Department of Health (FCDH) was alerted to the outbreak of ...

A Southern California attorney survived for five days lost in the desert by drinking his own urine and eating cactus after breaking his heel and pelvis on what was supposed to be a half-day hike. La ...

What began as a “COVID baby,” as Ripon resident Jillian Ruiz called it, is now a pickled cactus company that sells its products nationwide. She and her husband, Eric Ruiz, founded Eric’s Nopales in ...

What you are looking at is my lunch from the other day, and so this Mystery Plant is for the foodies who read this column. I know you are out there. The other day I was at my favorite local Mexican ...

Ever thought to sample a cacti? This Monday, June 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. is your chance to find out what some of your favorite succulents actually taste like! Take a trip downtown to the Food Conspiracy ...

By analyzing the natural vibrations of a saguaro, scientists can study the cactus's insides without cutting them open.