Articles related to "Cactus Family"

The cactus family is an ancient botanical family which is native to dry, desert regions of the Americas; the Cactaceae plant family includes many familiar cacti.

Prickly pear cacti are a common sight when hiking in the Southern California chaparral above Laguna Beach. They have been used for centuries as food, medicine and dyes.

Christmas cactus, desert Christmas cactus and mistletoe cactus are different plant species; learn the differences between cacti with Christmas names.

Evergreens are a great way to have a garden without any bare spots or lack of foliage as the seasons change.

Also known as Queen of the Night, this common name is used to describe several genera of night blooming cactus flowers.

Succulent plants are interesting in appearance, fabulous in their ability to be easy growing and low maintenance, and can even be useful in other ways.