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Pereskia grandifolia, commonly known as the rose cactus, is a leafy shrub or small tree native to coastal Brazil. It is regarded as one of the more primitive cacti because it retains large, persistent true leaves in addition to spines, unlike most members of the cactus family. The plant produces clu...

Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis, commonly known as the Brazilian Tree Opuntia, is a species of cactus native to South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. The plant is characterized by its arboreal growth habit, developing a distinct cylindrical trunk that supports flattened, pad-like seg...

Opuntia galapageia, commonly known as the Galápagos prickly pear, is a species of cactus endemic to the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador. It exhibits a tree-like growth habit, developing thick, woody trunks that distinguish it from many mainland prickly pear species. This cactus serves as a keystone foo...

Cylindropuntia munzii, commonly known as Munz's cholla, is a branching, tree-like cactus native to desert areas of southern California and Baja California. Its cylindrical stem segments are armed with dense, conspicuous spines that can give the plant a pale or silvery appearance. The species produce...

Consolea moniliformis, commonly called prickly pole, is a columnar cactus native to the Caribbean, particularly Hispaniola. It develops a tall, woody trunk topped by flattened, segmented pads and typically grows in dry coastal forests and thorn scrub. The genus Consolea consists of tree-like cacti r...

Opuntia tomentosa is a tree-forming cactus species in the family Cactaceae and genus Opuntia, native to Mexico. It is known by common names including velvet opuntia, velvet tree pear, and woollyjoint pricklypear, reflecting the soft or woolly appearance of parts of the plant. Like other prickly pear...

Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis is a tree-forming cactus native to Brazil and other parts of tropical South America. Instead of remaining a low, branching plant, it can develop a woody trunk and an elevated crown of flattened green branch segments, giving it a tree-like appearance unusual among familiar...

Pereskia bleo is a leafy, shrubby cactus associated with Panama and other tropical areas of Mesoamerica. Unlike most familiar cacti, it has persistent green leaves rather than only succulent pads or stems, and it produces orange-red flowers followed by fleshy fruits. The plant is cultivated as an or...

Quiabentia zehntneri is a species of cactus native to dry regions of Brazil, including the Caatinga. It has a branching, tree-like growth form and produces conspicuous, fleshy leaves that remain attached to its stems, a feature that distinguishes it from the more familiar leafless forms of many cact...

Consolea moniliformis is a tree-like cactus native to Hispaniola in the Caribbean. Its upright growth and flattened stem segments distinguish it from many low, spreading prickly pears, while the segments may form a chain-like or necklace-like appearance. The species belongs to the cactus family and...