Do prickly s store food in their stems?

No, prickly pears do not store food in their stems. Prickly pears are cacti that are known for their edible fruit. The stems of prickly pears are made up of a thick, fleshy material that is used to store water. The leaves of the prickly pear are the main site where the plant stores food. The leaves contain chloroplasts, which are specialized cells that use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugar. The sugar produced by the leaves is then transported to the stems, where it is stored for later use.