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.
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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Many types of Cacti.
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Mesas and buttes are not known for being types of cacti. Mesas and buttes are actually types of landforms that are found in the desert.
Cacti are native plants of the Americas and do not occur naturally in the Gobi Desert.
Cacti & some succulents.
Cacti are native to the Americas and are not found naturally in the Sahara Desert.
No cacti grow naturally in the Sahara. Cacti are natives of the Americas, not Africa.
There are many types of small round cacti, but two are the prickly pear cactus and the barrel cactus.
Yes, many cacti genera are found in the desert.
Cacti are natives only to the Americas. If there are any cacti in the Sahara they did not get there naturally and may have become a noxious invasive species.
Deserts cover such vast areas that it is impossible to determine the number of cacti.
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