Cactuses, or cacti, are desert plants. They grow in dry places where other plants have trouble living. Their ability to store water keeps them alive. Cacti are also protected by sharp spines, or needles. These discourage animals from eating them.
Cacti are known for their pointy spines. These grow in different patterns on the plant’s surface. Some cacti also have flowers and branches. Most do not have leaves. If a cactus has leaves, they are very small and fall off as the plant grows.
Cacti are often grown for decoration. Many unusual and beautiful varieties are prized as houseplants. In South America cacti are sometimes used as fences. Arizona has adopted the saguaro as its state flower.
Some types of cacti are also grown for food. The egg-shaped fruit of the saguaro can be eaten. People also eat the fruit of the prickly pear.
trouble living - проблемы с проживанием
store - хранить
spines - шипы
discourage - обескуражить
houseplants - комнатные растения
fences - заборы
prickly pear - опунция
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