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Cactaceae is the family of which all cactuses are members. The family is divided into four subfamilies. So cactuses may be further members of the Cactoideae, Maihuenioideae, Opuntioideae and Peraskioideae subfamilies. They then may be classified even further into a specific genus and species within each subfamily.
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Are agaves cacti?
No, agaves are not cacti. They belong to the Agavaceae family, while cacti belong to the Cactaceae family. Agaves do share some similarities with cacti, such as their ability to store water in their leaves, but they are botanically different plants.
Is a saguaro cacti an organism or ecosystem and why?
ecosystem because if it were to be an organism then the plant would have to do something with cells and the germ family and the saguaro cacti has nothing to do with cells and the germ family.
What is botanical name of common cacti?
They belong to the plant family Cactaceae within the order Caryophyllales.
Are Aloe Vera plants and cactus related?
Aloe Vera plants and cacti are not closely related. Aloe Vera belongs to the Asphodelaceae family, while cacti belong to the Cactaceae family. They have different characteristics such as leaf structure and flower shape.
Is aloe a cactus?
Aloe is not a cactus; it is a succulent plant. While both aloe and cactus are adapted to dry environments and store water in their leaves, they belong to different plant families. Aloe plants are part of the Asphodelaceae family, while cacti belong to the Cactaceae family.
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.
Are cactus and succulents the same type of plant?
Cacti are a type of succulent, but not all succulents are cacti. Succulents are plants that store water in their leaves, stems, or roots to survive in arid conditions. Cacti are a specific type of succulent that belong to the family Cactaceae and are known for their unique features like spines and areoles.
What is the genus for cacti?
There tons of genera of cacti.
Are cacti real?
Yes, cacti are freaking awesome
