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San Antonio Missions National Historical ParkBiking along the San Antonio River
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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
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The pad, flower, and fruit of the prickly pear cactus are all edible.  

Did You Know?
that the prickly pear cactus was a regular part of the South Texas Indians' diet? The pad, the flower, and the tuna (fruit) are all edible. Even today, "nopales" are found in the produce department of Texas grocery stores.

Last Updated: August 29, 2007 at 16:54 EST