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- Cactus are a group of plants that belong to the Cactaceae family.
- They are native to the Americas and are known for their distinctive features, such as thick stems and spines.
- Cacti are able to survive in extremely dry environments due to their ability to store water in their thick stems.
- Cacti come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, from small, ground-hugging plants to large, tree-like cacti.
- Some cacti have large, colorful flowers that bloom for a short period of time each year.
- Cacti are popular as houseplants due to their low maintenance needs and unique appearance.
- Cacti are drought-tolerant and can survive long periods of dryness.
- Cacti can be propagated by taking stem or leaf cuttings, or by seed.
- Some cacti are protected by international laws due to over-collecting and habitat destruction.
- Cacti are also used in traditional medicine and some species are known to have medicinal properties.