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There are something on the order of 2,000 different species of cactus. Those plant taxonomists who identify them are still sorting a few out, but that number is close. Links can be found below to check facts and gather more information.

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There are a lot of different species of Cacti in existence. There is not an exact number. The species range from 1,500 to 1,800. They usually fall into one of two groups.

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