Nopale Collection

Pinzon giant tortoise (Chelonoidis duncanensis), saddleback type typical of arid island, their long necks and raised shell allowing them to browse on cacti

Nazca booby (Sula granti), pair amongst Prickly pear (Opuntia sp) cacti at coast. Wolf Island, Galapagos. August 2016

Santa Fe land iguana (Conolophus pallidus) among Giant prickly pear cactus (Opuntia echios) forest. Santa Fe Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Water flooding across Prickly pear (Opuntia sp. ) landscape, South Texas, USA. May, 2021
Water flooding across Prickly pear (Opuntia sp.) landscape, South Texas, USA. May, 2021

Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia sp. ) flower covered in water droplets, close up, Texas, USA. April
Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia sp.) flower covered in water droplets, close up, Texas, USA. April

Katydid (Tettigoniidae) on Prickly pear (Opuntia sp. ) flower, Texas, USA. May
Katydid (Tettigoniidae) on Prickly pear (Opuntia sp.) flower, Texas, USA. May

Santa Fe land iguana (Conolophus pallidus) with Giant prickly-pear cactus (Opuntia echios), Santa Fe Island, Galapagos, South America

Galapagos carpetweed (Sesuvium edmonstonei) and giant Opuntia (Opuntia sp)
Galapagos carpetweed (Sesuvium edmonstonei) and giant Opuntia (Opuntia sp.) cacti, beneath a rainbow at sunset, Plazas Island, Galapagos, South America

Santa Fe land iguana (Conolophus pallidus) next to Tree Prickly pear (Opuntia echios) Santa Fe Island, Galapagos

Tree prickly pear (Opuntia echios) trees silhouetted, with star trails behind. Plazas Island, Galapagos

Opuntia cactus and volcanic caldera, Wolf Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, December 2008

Cactus in heart shape, Opuntia scheeri -Opuntia scheeri-, Spain

Indian Fig Opuntia -Opuntia ficus indica-, Aeolian Islands, Italy

Cholla cacti in the Cholla Cactus Garden, Joshua Tree National Park, Desert Center, California, USA

Flowering Cholla Cactus, Cholla Cactus Garden, Joshua Tree National Park, Desert Center, California, USA

Common Cactus Finch or Small Cactus Finch -Geospiza scandens- feeding on a flower of an Opuntia, Isla Genovesa, Galapagos Islands

Galapagos Prickly Pear -Opuntia echios-, Genovesa Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Galapagos Prickly Pear -Opuntia echios- growing on a multi-coloured lava cliff, San Salvador Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Galapagos Prickly Pear -Opuntia echios- trees on a lava cliff, San Salvador Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Abrojo -Opuntia tunicata-, native to Mexico

Purple Prickly-pear -Opuntia macrocentra-, native to Mexico

Flowering and fruiting Prickly pear -Opuntia ficus-indica-, opuntia, Indian figs

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Cactus (nopales) an edible Mexican dish once sticker
Cactus (nopales), San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Cactus field, Mexico C013 / 5021
Cactus field. These cacti are farmed as a vegetable, called nopales. The portions used are the newly growing cladode (flattened pad) segments (bright green here)

Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. Nopales (cactus pads) habanero and red chiles display

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"Nopale: A Prickly Paradise in the Galapagos and Beyond" Discover the enchanting world of nopale, a fascinating plant species that thrives in diverse landscapes across the globe. From the breathtaking Santa Fe Island in the Galapagos Islands to the arid deserts of South Texas, nopale creates stunning ecosystems that support an array of unique wildlife. In Santa Fe Island, witness the mesmerizing sight of a Santa Fe land iguana gracefully navigating through a forest dominated by towering Giant prickly pear cactus. This symbiotic relationship between these two species showcases nature's remarkable ability to create harmony within its intricate web. At coastal regions, marvel at the Nazca booby pair as they find solace amidst sprawling Prickly pear cacti. These resilient birds have adapted to their surroundings and rely on nopale for shelter and sustenance. Meanwhile, on Santa Fe Island once again, behold the playful Galapagos sea lion frolicking among Giant prickly pear cactus forests. Their presence adds vibrancy to this already captivating landscape while emphasizing how nopale serves as both protector and provider. Traveling further north to South Texas, witness water flooding across vast stretches of Prickly pear landscape. Despite challenging conditions, these hardy plants endure and even thrive under such circumstances - a testament to their resilience. Zooming in closer, observe a Prickly pear cactus flower adorned with delicate water droplets glistening under April rain showers in Texas. This magical scene highlights not only nature's beauty but also demonstrates how nopale embraces every element it encounters. Delve into the microcosms thriving within nopale habitats as you spot a Katydid perched upon a Prickly pear flower in Texas during May. Such interactions remind us that even seemingly small creatures find refuge and sustenance within this thorny haven.