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Cacti are not generally considered good to eat. It's a common misconception that cacti have water in them, but you'll find it's more of a slimey liquid that'll probly make you feel ill.
Some cacti, such as Peyote and San Pedro are also psychedelic, as they contain Mescaline. Although not poisonus per se, it would not be advisable to ingest them as food as the experience can last up to 12 hours, which can be terrible under the wrong conditions.
Other than that, there is no danger so long as you don't eat them and stay clear of the spines :)
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoMost plants categorized as cacti are not poisonous, but it is an enormous category and some cacti can be very dangerous. Some Euphorbias (technically succulents) have toxic sap, while other actual cacti have irritating barbed thorns that could cause severe reactions in sensitive persons. Some cactus varieties, such as certain prickly Pears and the fruit of some cereus are widely used as food, but as when gathering any plants, you need to know what you are doing before taking the risk of eating any plant part.
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∙ 11y agoYes sometimes they could be
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∙ 11y agoyes it will kill you
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How does a plant not get eaten by predors?
One common way is by poisonous chemicals that the plant contains. For example, the tobacco plant contains nicotine, which is extremely poisonous to many predators. Another way is by thorns and/or spines that make the plant difficult to eat. For example, cacti.
Do some desert cacti have beautiful flowers?
Yes: Prickly Pears, Barrel cacti, Saguaro cacti, Aztekium cacti, and Echinopsis cacti a.k.a the hedgehog cactus
Is it cactuses or cacti?
cactus for a single plant cacti for plural
Do saguaro cacti have succulents?
All cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti.
Can mealworms eat cacti in the Sahara Desert?
No, mealworms do not eat cacti and cacti do not occur naturally in the Sahara. Cacti are natives to American deserts.
What is the genus for cacti?
There tons of genera of cacti.
Are cacti dicots?
Yes, cacti are dicots.
Are cactus toxic to adults?
Many cacti are recognized as having hallucinogenic or narcotic properties and therefore can also be regarded as being poisonous. Cactus fruits are generally regarded as safe, however.
Are cacti real?
Yes, cacti are freaking awesome
Do cacti grow in the Arctic?
No, cacti do not grow in the Arctic.
Does the rainforest have any cacti?
Yes they do have cacti. Epiphyllum, Rhipsalis, and Schlumbergera are a few genera of cacti that grow in the rainforest.
How many cacti live in the Sahara Desert?
No cacti grow naturally in the Sahara. Cacti are natives of the Americas, not Africa.
