Despite their prickly appearance, cacti make a great addition to any home and garden space. With their diverse shapes, sizes and colors, these desert-loving plants thrive in various environments, ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Five species of columnar cacti were examined with the aim of introducing new orchard crops to the Negev desert of Israel. The species ...

A large cactus can be an interesting, low-maintenance houseplant. They come in all shapes and sizes and introducing one into your living space as a statement piece can add spice, flair, and style to ...

Historical patterns of gene flow and vicariance influence the genetic and phylogeographic structure of populations (Avise, 2000) and are two of the most important mechanisms invoked to explain the ...

The saguaro cactus may be the most recognizable plant in the Southwest. It’s so entwined with this region that it adorns buildings, logos, signs and license plates throughout Arizona. Its likeness has ...

Excerpts Courtesy Of Theodore H. Fleming Illustrations by Kim Kanoa Duffek Sep 30, 2017 Sep 30, 2017 Updated May 9, 2018 Excerpts Courtesy Of Theodore H. Fleming Illustrations by Kim Kanoa Duffek The ...

The allometric relationship of stem length L with respect to mean stem diameter D was determined for 80 shoots of each of three columnar cactus species (Stenocereus thurberi, Lophocereus schottii, and ...

With our long, hot summers and drought seemingly becoming the norm, many home gardeners are on the lookout for water-efficient plants. Although often overlooked, the cacti found in North and South ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Most scientists today agree that North America has four distinct desert regions: the Great Basin, ...