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What are some desert plants of the U.S. and Mexico?
The ocotillo sprouts leaves a day or two after a good rain in the desert. It blooms in the late winter.
How do flowers help cactus plants survive in the desert?
Flowers help cactus plants survive in the desert by attracting pollinators. Because of pollination, the cactus plants may have fruits full of seeds. For example, the giant saguaro cactus [Carnegiea gigantea] depends upon bats for pollination of its huge, light colored bat blossoms.
Which cactus plants are used for medicinal purposes?
One cactus that has medicinal value is the peyote cactus [Lophophora williamsii]. It has been used to treat asthma and rheumatism. Another is the night flowering queen of the night [Selenicereus grandiflorus]. Its blooms are used in medicinal preparations that improve blood circulation.
What happens to cactus flowers?
Cactus flowers tend not to be long blooming. Some cactus plants have night flowering blooms. Others have day flowering blossoms. Either way, the flowers need to be pollinated. Once pollinated, the flowers wither and develop the ovary. From the ovary develops the fruit, which produces cactus seeds. The seeds may be used by the cactus to feed the available wildlife and to reproduce.
WHAT IS THE NUTRITION of a cactus?
Cactus, like other plants, uses photosynthesis to get energy.
What are irises?
Iris are plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals.
Why do cactus grow flowers?
Cacti grow flowers to reproduce and produce seeds. The bright, showy flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, which transfer pollen between cactus flowers, allowing them to be fertilized and produce seeds for new cacti plants to grow.
What type of plants are cam plants?
Cactus
Are cactus plants poisonous to cats?
Yes, some cactus plants can be toxic to cats if ingested. It is important to keep cactus plants out of reach of cats to prevent any potential harm.
Are Christmas cactus plants toxic to cats?
Yes, Christmas cactus plants are non-toxic to cats.
Are holiday cactus plants poisonous to cats?
Yes, holiday cactus plants are not considered toxic to cats.
What are Toronto's main plants?
roses and blooms
