Cactaceae (Cactus Family) is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Caryophyllales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 637 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Harrisia divaricata (Lam.) Backeb.
Harrisia divaricata is a shrubby cactus widespread in Hispaniolan scrub habitats…
Ferocactus gracilis H.E.Gates
Ferocactus gracilis is a large solitary barrel cactus native to low-elevation de…
Stenocactus obvallatus (DC.) A.Berger
Stenocactus obvallatus is a small spherical ribbed cactus native to multiple Mex…
Pediocactus sileri (Daul) L.D.Benson
Pediocactus sileri is a small gypsophilic cactus of the southwestern US, with on…
Mammillaria muehlenpfordtii C.F.Först.
Mammillaria muehlenpfordtii is a clustering succulent native to central Mexican …
Opuntia quimilo K.Schum.
Opuntia quimilo is a large tree-like cactus pollinated by bees and hummingbirds,…
Stenocereus dumortieri (Scheidw.) Buxb.
Stenocereus dumortieri is a large candelabra-shaped tree cactus native to centra…
Oreocereus leucotrichus (Phil.) Wagenkn.
Oreocereus leucotrichus is a shrubby columnar cactus with crimson flowers, found…
Sclerocactus johnsonii subsp. johnsonii
Sclerocactus johnsonii is a small cactus native to desert areas of the southwest…
Leuenbergeria guamacho (F.A.C.Weber) Lodé
Leuenbergeria guamacho is a slow-growing tree with edible fruit native to the Am…
Copiapoa gigantea Backeb.
Copiapoa gigantea Backeb. is a large clustering ribbed cactus with yellow flower…
Echinocereus bonkerae Thornber & Bonker
Echinocereus bonkerae is a spiny cactus native to Arizona (US) and Sonora (Mexic…
Cactaceae plants belong to the Caryophyllales order in the Plantae kingdom. Berger is a spherical cactus that features numerous wavy blue-green ribs; it typically has 30 to 40 ribs, and usually fewer than 50 total. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Cactaceae is classified in the order Caryophyllales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. is a multi-branched tree with a distinct main stem, growing to a maximum height of 10 meters.
Yes, some Cactaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Cactaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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