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A cactus providesbeauty and color in an otherwise barren landscape, through blossoms and leaves. It provides food to area wildlife, such as the cactus wren [Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus]. It provides jobs to pollinators of its flowers. It provides parts for buildings and tools. It provides protection against soil and surface evaporation, through its water holding roots. It provides shelter to area wildlife.
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What foods provide water?
lettuce, watermelon, and cactus's
Why do cactus's have spikes?
There are several answers, depending on the spikes. Answers include:To protect the plant from herbivoresTo provide a layer of still air, to protect the cactus skin from excessive heatTo provide shade to the cactus skinOverall, the purpose seems to be related in some way to the plant's survival strategies.
How can You force a cutus to flower?
A person can force a cactus to bloom in a number of different ways. The most popular choice is to provide the cactus with additional light, which will help it grow and bloom over time.
What album cover has a hand drawn desert scene with cactus flipping the bird?
hotel california neg, that is not hand drawn and has no cactus with a middle finger as far as I can see. If I am wrong can you provide link?
Can a cactus be a resource to survive thirst?
I sure would not rely on a cactus to provide water. Many cacti have toxins or hallucinogens in their tissues which could cause sickness and make the dehydration of the body even worse.
Why are spines the leaves of cactus plant?
Can be used for rainsticks. The spines are pushed to the inside of the hollow cactus and shells are put in making the sound of rain when inverted. Spines pushed in so the shells don't fall too fast.
Is cactus a leaf or a stem?
Leaves provide extra surface area for water to evaporate out of the plant. In the arid desert, plants need all the water they can get.
Grinch is as cuddly as a?
a cactus
What cactus grows in the Chihuahuan Desert in the US?
Various species of prickly pear and cholla Claret cup cactus Hedgehog cactus Peyote Rainbow cactus Corncob cactus Living rock cactus Button cactus Eagle claw cactus (aka Turk's head cactus) Fish hook barrel cactus Pincushion cactus Strawberry cactus several others
Does a cactus have a thorn?
No, a cactus does not have a thorn. A cactus has spines.
What is the diet of the cactus wren?
cactus and cactus water
What is cactus candy?
A cactus candy is simply a candied cactus
