The two sentences that express central ideas shared by both passages are:
- Handling succulent plants isn't very difficult to do.
- Succulents are common and can be used in various ways.
By J. Blue Spicer
With its prickly foliage and menacing appearance, cactus seems less than appetizing. However, cactus and other succulents make for tasty dishes with little to no preparation necessary.
Cactus leaves, also known as nopales, are used in many traditional Mexican and Southwestern dishes. It may take some time to clean the leaves of thorns. Use cold water and wear plastic gloves, and carefully shave the leaves until all the thorns are gone. Cooking is as simple as boiling or frying the leaves. Other succulents require no cooking and can be great chopped up in salads or as a side dish to your favorite protein. Varieties such as purslane and agretti are commonly viewed as weeds in some parts of the world, but in others they are considered delicacies and served raw. They are high in omega-3 fatty acids and natural saltiness.
Though some succulents require more care and preparation than others, they can become an important part of your meals.
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Which two sentences express central ideas shared by both passages?
Succulents are finicky and rare plants.
Handling succulent plants isn't very difficult to do.
Succulents are common and can be used in various ways.
The best parts of of succulents are the fleshy leaves and stems.
Succulents are weeds that should be pulled immediately.
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