The edible parts of the prickly pear cactus are known as “tunas”. They are the purple-red flowers growing off of the green cactus leaves and can be eaten after the skin and quills are cut off.
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Courtesy of Go Lobos | February 9Pamela Kosgei, a decorated UNM cross-country athlete. Courtesy of Go Lobos.