nopal

1. The nopal ( or prickly pear) cactus, Opuntia ficus-indica, is native to the United States and grown widely on the African continent, Mexico and other developing countries.
   胭脂仙人掌原产于美国，而且在非洲大陆、墨西哥和其他发展中国家广泛种植。

noun

1. any of several cacti of the genus Nopalea resembling prickly pears

2. cactus having yellow flowers and purple fruits

   Synonym:    Opuntia lindheimeri