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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
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San Juan amidst wildflowers
National Parks take care of special places. And what can be more special than those places that gave birth and nurtured our ancestors. Their stories will be told elsewhere. Here we will tell you of their places.
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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.

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Last Updated: January 21, 2009 at 12:39 EST