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

Christmas cacti or, Schlumbergera x buckleyi, in the plant world — is a joyous pop of color and character. Once in full bloom ...

Relentless drought and heat stress can damage the saguaro’s internal systems, Vickers said, leaving the cactus vulnerable to ...

THE issue of the fourth volume of “The Cactaceæ” brings this sumptuous monograph of the family to a conclusion. Previous volumes have been discussed in NATURE, vol. 107, p. 580, and vol.

Native prickly pear and lava cactus have a very narrow distribution on the Galápagos, making their recovery vital.

At the Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Garden, complex operations to keep animals and plants safe from climate change may ...

Neighbour, here are some more,” I heard from outside my house. This has been going on for days, and from all angles of our ...

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

The Cactus and Succulent Society of New Mexico held an exhibit of prize-winning plants along with demonstrations about growing and caring for the greenery. Experts said the cold-hardy plants aren ...