I always thought it was just another name for napolitos. In that case I will say the prickly pear leaves are commonly available in many grocery stores as an et

I always thought it was just another name for napolitos. In that case I will say the prickly pear leaves are commonly available in many grocery stores as an ethnic food item. The fruit, on the other hand, is quickly becoming a premier produce item in many major stores here, but the fruit are only available for about 3-4 weeks each year.