Cacti are distinctive and unusual plants, which are adapted to extremely arid and hot environments, showing a wide range of anatomical and physiological features which conserve water. Their stems have adapted to become photosynthetic and succulent, while the leaves have become the spines for which cacti are well known. Cacti come in a wide range of shapes and sizes
This red cactus is apparently common in Yucatan and even said to have, er, enhancing properties if boiled and eaten as a soup.
The next specimen belongs to the Cephalocereus gaumeri species and is often referred to as "old man" cactus, because of the white wool on top looking like long white hairs. The limp things hanging down from the cactus fruits are flower remains.
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