We are finally untangling the ancient history of the cactus family, revealing some surprising forces that shaped these plants ...

Their beautiful flower grows between the leaves. Some species of agave plants (succulents not cacti) are also called Needle and Thread plants because the spiny tip and stringy leaf margin can be ...

So while the localised loss of this species doesn't spell the end of this iconic cactus species, it is part of a more worrying trend, according to South African-born Paul Rees, who is in charge of ...

Arid plants, such as cacti and other succulents, thrive on very little water. They have developed ways to retain what little ...

Choose the right cactus for the right spot and you'll have ... As a general rule, fast growing species should be repotted every two to three years and slow growing species every three to four ...

Cactus ferruginous pygmy owls are named for the saguaro cactuses ... These tiny owls have become synonymous with wild Sonoran Desert: Endangered Species Act protections for the owl initiated a new era ...

Alice Liles writes a weekly column for the Muleshoe Journal mostly focused on plants and her local observations.

Nopales are a staple of Mexican food and culture. Now, Latino entrepreneurs are looking to the cactus to help them tap into ...

Cactus might seem like an intimidating snack with its sharp spines, but both cactus fruit and the cactus plant itself are ...

Following multiple petitions and lawsuits by the Center for Biological Diversity and Defenders of Wildlife, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed to protect cactus ferruginous pygmy owls ...

There may also be cases where a herbicide had been registered for their control, but registrations are specific to certain species only and does not apply to cactus species in general. It is also ...