Since childhood I've had an odd fascination with the cactus. Not sure why exactly. Cacti are succulent dicot plants adapted for arid regions with greatly modified leaves. They are members of the Cactaceae family and different variations can be found all over the world. The cactus section is one I always visit in any sort of botanical garden. It never ceases to amaze me how many forms one may take yet clearly all be related. I don't really know how much one can write about this plant without including a fantastic story on bitterness, loneliness, or great African/Vegas adventures. Just bear in mind that although these plants may seem useless or inhospitable, their juice can save one stranded in a desert!
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