As an Australian I find the idea of growing prickly pear in your backyard hilarious. It's an incredibly invasive feral species.

However, since I also have bamboo growing in my backyard here in Australia, I can't throw stones, can I?

It's going to be time to make some jam in a few weeks!

I just saw a video about the history of the prickly pear in Australia and it kinda went the same down under https://youtu.be/oYE9OwUzzeI

Bunch of pricks for sure.

Don't pick these by paw, try to use the claw.

Got to eat you your way out.