CACTUS
We are going to see the curiosities in the cactus world…………
FENESTRATE.LITHOPS.SSP
This kind of cactus are from South Africa grows almost entirely subterranean. Has transparent leaves that grow below surface. The fenestrate looks like the stones allowing camouflage between the plant and the surface.
HAMATOCACTUS LONGIHAMATU
This cactus has an extra areolar gland that exudes nectar, to attract insects.Produce a lot of fragrant yellow flowers range eyed flowers at the top of the stems.
ECHINOCEREUS DAVISII VAR.BREVISPINUS
This cactus is the smallest you can find.Has nice short spines and a lemon fragrant yellow flower.Plants are extremely diminutive and mostly subterranean.
CORYPHANTHA ECHINODEA.
This cactus has extrafloral nectaries
glands-red points- .Flowers are light yellow , followed by green fruits. You can find it in Mexico.
DO YOU KNOW WHICH IS THE SMALLEST CACTUS?
Yes, we talked about it in this page and…………
THE BIGGEST CACTUS………THE SAGUARO
SAGUARO CACTUS
THE SAGUARO belongs to the Sonora desert in Mexico, this is the only place you can find it. Has tall arms that can reach 65.6 feet (20 mts), roots are 98.4 feet (30 mts) long.Has a great water absorption it can absorbs 2387 gallons (10000 lts)of water. It can leave 200 years, but it´s a slow growing plant only reach 26.24 feet (8 mts) in 100 years.
Those are the cactus curiosities we brought to all of you .See you next
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