Wow, ernyoka1, you never cease to amaze me. Thank you! Nice cereus. Oh, and tasquah, you're right...yum! Usually they're called "nopalitos," from "nopal," which was the Nauha (Aztec, sorta) word for edible Opuntia cacti. Very rich in vitamin C and fiber. Great on salads or in chilequiles. Hm, just made myself hungry...