Album: Botanical Garden, Phoenix, Arizona Image: 27 / 138 Date: 2007-10-27 13:17:18 Tags: Botanical Garden, Cactus, Phoenix What is a Cactus?
A cactus is a plant that is a member of the cactus family.
Almost all cacti are succulents. Succulents are plants that are able to store water. There are succulent plants in approximately fifty plant families, including the cactus family.
While most cacti grow in deserts, some grow in other dry places. Almost all of the more than 2,000 species of cacti are native to the Americas.
The Cactus House provides protection for cacti that need extra shade in summer and warmth in winter. Exposure Time: 0.001 s (1/807) Aperture: f/16.0 Sensitivity: 400 ISO Focal Length: 41 mm Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL Owner: Ruben Schoenefeld Camera Number: 1560516904 Image Number: 1999977 |