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Cactus A cactus (plural: cacti, cactuses, or cactus) is a member of the plant family Cactaceae within the order Caryophyllales. The word cactus derives, through Latin, from the Ancient Greek κάκτος, kaktos, a name originally used by Theophrastus for a spiny plant whose identity is not certain. Cacti occur in a wide range of shapes and sizes. Most cacti live in habitats subject to at least some drought.
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- Succulent means juicy and is often used to describe food. Think a succulent piece of meat, or berries so succulent you’re left sucking juice off your fingertips when you eat them. You can think of the word suck as hiding inside succulent––an orange you could pierce with a straw and suck the juice out of is succulent indeed. Or remember Desert Survival 101––find a cactus, an aloe, or another of the water-retaining plants known as succulents and drink from them.
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- I can't think of any, unless the agave plant is considered a cactus. Add your answer. Source. Submit Cancel. I think this question violates the Community Guidelines. I think this question violates the Terms of Service.
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- Cactus is Greek for prickly plant; the word was used by Linnaeus in the 18th century to describe a prickly, thistle-like Asteraceae found in Italy. Cactus was then used in the 19th century for the newly discovered spiny, drought resistant plants of the Western Hemisphere.actus is Greek for prickly plant; the word was used by Linnaeus in the 18th century to describe a prickly, thistle-like Asteraceae found in Italy. Cactus was then used in the 19th century for the newly discovered spiny, drought resistant plants of the Western Hemisphere.
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- Check out the all new Glossary of terms that is full of useful words and definitions that are related to cacti. Also find out What's in a name by visiting the Cacti Etymology pages. Learn how a cactus plant got it's name or what the name means. One page covers the different genera while the other handles the species names.
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Cactus Spines, which are modified leaves, are present on even those cacti with true leaves, showing the evolution of spines preceded the loss of leaves. Although spines have a high surface area-to-volume ratio, at maturity they contain little or no water, being composed of fibers made up of dead cells.he tallest free-standing cactus is Pachycereus pringlei, with a maximum recorded height of 19.2 m (63 ft), and the smallest is Blossfeldia liliputiana, only about 1 cm (0.4 in) in diameter at maturity.
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How Does a Cactus Live Without Water? Any movie or cartoon ever set in the desert always features the cactus. Often, it's pictured as a tall, green, prickly plant that manages to survive the desert heat without water. However, there are actually over 2,000 different types of cacti (that's what you call more than one cactus) in the world. Some cacti are tall, green, and prickly like the ones you may have seen in movies or cartoons. Those are often a specific type of cactus called the saguaro cactus.
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- Often, it’s pictured as a tall, green, prickly plant that manages to survive the desert heat without water. However, there are actually over 2,000 different types of cacti (that’s what you call more than one cactus) in the world.
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- Edible cactus is characterized by its fleshy oval leaves (typically called pads or paddles) of the nopal (prickly pear) cactus.With a soft but crunchy texture that also becomes a bit sticky (not unlike okra) when cooked, edible cactus tastes similar to a slightly tart green bean, asparagus, or green pepper.Cactus pads contain beta carotene, iron, some B vitamins, and are good sources of both vitamin C and calcium.ith a soft but crunchy texture that also becomes a bit sticky (not unlike okra) when cooked, edible cactus tastes similar to a slightly tart green bean, asparagus, or green pepper. Cactus pads contain beta carotene, iron, some B vitamins, and are good sources of both vitamin C and calcium.
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- The CactiForum is a great place to share and learn with other Cactus enthusiasts. We've got a great group of members already and always welcome new members. Cacti knowledge is not a requirement here, it is a result! Click here to go to the cacti forum.
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- Surviving Spouse Checklist. After the death of a spouse, there are many details to handle. This checklist can help you with that process by identifying information you will need and outlining steps to take. 1  Obtain 10-15 certified death certificates.
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Cactus The nice thing is, the cactus is really easy to grow, there is really just one key to growing the cactus plant and that is the amount of water that is given to it.ou will find that there are a few other names people know it by; one of the most entertaining is “Mother-in-law’s Cushion.” As a floral meaning, the cactus represents longevity and endurance; this is a plant that can handle what is thrown at it in terms of the elements.
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Vegetable of the Month: Edible Cactus! Its popularity is increasing in the United States where it can be found at Mexican grocery stores, specialty produce markets and farmer's markets. Edible cactus is characterized by its fleshy oval leaves (typically called pads or paddles) of the nopal (prickly pear) cactus. With a soft but crunchy texture that also becomes a bit sticky (not unlike okra) when cooked, edible cactus tastes similar to a slightly tart green bean, asparagus, or green pepper.
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Nopal: The Health Magic In The Edible Cactus PlantMarch 13 2016, 0 Comments Nopal: The Health Magic In The Edible Cactus Plant March 13 2016, 0 Comments. The Nopal cactus, also known as “prickly pear,” is an edible cactus plant native to the mountains of Mexico. It has been used since ancient times as both a food and as a medicine for its health benefits.
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- cactus - definition and synonyms. What are red words? 90% of the time, speakers of English use just 7,500 words in speech and writing. These words appear in red, and are graded with stars. One-star words are frequent, two-star words are more frequent, and three-star words are the most frequent. The thesaurus of synonyms and related words is fully integrated into the dictionary.
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Prickly Pear Oppuntia engelmanni Cactaceae (Cactus Family). Prickly pear is a large, spiny cactus that bears numerous deep red, juicy-sweet fruits. Early historic observations and archeological data clearly indicate Native Americans relied on prickly pear for food, medicine, and as a source of needles, containers, and water.
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Cactaceae (cactus family) Description of Family. Most people think they know a cactus when they see one, but they are often mistaken. All cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti. Agaves, ocotillos, aloes, and the succulent euphorbias (such as African milk trees) are among the swollen or spiny plants often mistaken for cacti. However, the term cactus refers to a particular family of plants defined by a distinctive flower pattern.
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Cacti vs. cactuses Cacti is the Latin plural of cactus, and some writers use it in English. Cactuses is the English plural. Dictionaries list both, and neither is right or wrong. Also, like many names of plants, the uninflected cactus is sometimes treated as plural. The prevalence of the Latin cacti can be attributed to the influence of Latin on biological nomenclature.
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- Cacti have small, round, cushion-like structures called areoles from which spines, branches, hair, leaves and even flowers grow. While many succulents may look like cacti in every other respect, if they don’t have these circular areoles, they are not in the cactus (Cactaceae) family.
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- The ancient Aztec's of South America often depicted cacti in many of their sculptures and drawings. While Mexico's national coat of arms shows an eagle, a snake, and a cactus. Cacti show many 'adaptations' to conserve water during long dry periods. An adaptation is a trait in a living organism that helps it to survive, populate and evolve. The spines (thorns, stickers) of a cactus are highly modified versions of plant leaves, there are very few cacti species with true plant leaves.
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Pachycereus pringlei Pachycereus pringlei. Pachycereus pringlei, also known as Mexican giant cardon or elephant cactus, is a species of cactus native to northwestern Mexico in the states of Baja California, Baja California Sur, and Sonora. It is commonly known as cardón, a name derived from the Spanish word cardo, meaning thistle.
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Cactus Cat The Cactus cat is a mythical creature and Fearsome Critter that has been reported in the American Southwest. It's described as a bobcat-like animal with thorn-like fur, sharp bones protruding from its front legs and a branched tail. The Cactus Cat has been sighted in the Southwestern. A photoshop picture.
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Cactus You will see that the cactus plant has all kinds of different species and variations to it. The different looks of the cactus plant will all depend on the species of it and which one it is.ou will find that there are a few other names people know it by; one of the most entertaining is “Mother-in-law’s Cushion.” As a floral meaning, the cactus represents longevity and endurance; this is a plant that can handle what is thrown at it in terms of the elements.
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What is a Succulent? What is a Cactus? What a great question. . . glad you asked it! A succulent is a plant that stores water for times when water is not available to it. Succulent plants are generally found in arid environments such as deserts and semi-deserts.
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Food in Colombia Culinary Uses. The leaves and fruit of the prickly pear cactus are edible and are common additions to indigenous foods of Mexico and American Indian cuisine. The pad, which is the flat, oval part of the cactus, tastes like green beans. You can eat it raw, cooked or skinned and jellied.
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Yoga Pose of the Month: Cactus What It Does. Sort of the opposite of eagle arm pose, cactus focuses on opening up the front of the body, the heart, lungs, diaphragm and chest by bringing the shoulder blades back toward each other and opening the arms out and back, whereas eagle opens up the upper back and shoulder by rounding them forward.