Prickly pear.

Prickly pear is a deciduous shrub widely distributed in China, mainly in southwest, south China and Jiangnan provinces. The fruit of prickly pear has a special flavor, crisp and refreshing taste, and high nutritional value. It is a popular wild fruit. The fruit of prickly pear is rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin P, and flavonoids, and has various pharmacological effects such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer. In recent years, prickly pear has also been widely used in food processing, beverage manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries.