There are a number of cacti native to Florida including Acanthocereus tetragonus, Opuntia humifusa, Opuntia stricta, Harissia spp., Selenicereus spp. and even a Cephelacereus species native to the keys.
Acanthocereus tetragonus, the triangle cactus, is a large sprawling cactus with sharp spines and bright red fruit.
The Opuntia humifusa is a low growing Opuntia with pads and yellow flowers followed by purple fruit.
Opuntia stricta is a prickly pear cactus with yellow/red flowers which is native to coastal areas.
Harrisias are upright columnar species somewhat resembling Cereus.
The Cephalocereus is a small columnar species with a thick coat of hair like spines.
Selenicereus species are vines that often are found on live oak and palm trees. They produce large fragrant flowers at night.
Pilosocereus robinii is a columnar cactus from the keys that is endagered.
Consolea spinisissima is a tree-like cactus native to south Florida with narrow pads and reddish flowers.
Epiphyllums, Cereus, Rhipsallis, Schlumbergias, Zycocactus, other Opuntias, and Hylocereus are intoduced species that also grow in Florida.
Cactus, like other plants, uses photosynthesis to get energy.
Palm Trees and Aligators
Cactus
One could possibly think of giving someone a cactus as a Christmas present if they find it difficult to look after plants. Cacti are some of the easiest plants to look after and would make an ideal Christmas present for someone with a busy lifestyle.
Cactus plants use their stems for storage. So that's where starches are stored. In fact, stems are where a cactus plant stores everything. Other, non cactus plants may use their roots for storage. But cactus roots are much too fibrous and shallow.
A cactus competes with other plants for water.
The cactus wren
The cactus is a plant that usually thrives in a dry environment.
Cactus.
no because they are plants
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