Prickly Pear Cactus

Prickly pear cacti are found in the Mojave Wasteland and Zion Canyon.

Characteristics
Found throughout the region, the prickly pear cactus produces fruit that can be harvested. Some plants found throughout the Mojave are withered. When harvested, the plant appears differently, with the fruit missing. The fruit will regrow over time, upon which the plant can be harvested again.

Locations

 * One plant can be found in the fenced backyard (southernmost side) of the Goodsprings house where Sunny Smiles and Trudy stay.
 * One plant grows outside Nellis Air Force Base, on the east side of the bombed-out area.
 * One plant grows just north of Gibson scrap yard, directly north of Old Lady Gibson's garage.
 * One plant is found by walking due east of No-bark's shack, just before reaching the highway.
 * Several plants grow near the mole rat ranch.
 * Four can be found by traveling directly east from mole rat ranch, towards the power line towers.
 * Three can be found on the south end of Novac, behind the gas station with the reloading bench and workbench.
 * Another three can be found to the southeast of Novac, just off the highway, between Novac and Clark Field.
 * Three can be found outside Harper's shack.
 * Four can be found directly northwest of the Legion raid camp, on the west side of the road towards Ranger Station Charlie.
 * Three plants can be found close to Carlyle St. Clair's house, both east and west along the cliff base.
 * Plants can be found on the shore of Lake Mead and on the shore near the crashed B-29 bomber.
 * At least two can be found just south of the northern passage, near the shack where the Jackal gang members have set up camp.
 * Three plants can be located just east of Mojave home, where the mad brahmin reside.
 * Four regular and several withered cacti around the sealed train tunnel.
 * Prickly pear cacti are extremely common in Zion Canyon.

Appearances
Prickly pear cacti appear in Fallout: New Vegas and the add-on Honest Hearts.

Behind the scenes
The prickly pear fruit is based on the real world plant Opuntia basilaris, colloquially known as "prickly pear cactus," found in the Mojave Desert.