Cactus Family (Noun)
Meaning
Constituting the order Opuntiales.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The cactus family, constituting the order Opuntiales, comprises numerous species exhibiting unique adaptations to survive in arid environments.
- Some researchers believe the cactus family, with its notable representatives in the Opuntiales order, holds secrets to drought-tolerant plants.
- The genus Opuntia is often cited as the most recognizable member of the cactus family, given its widespread presence within the Opuntiales order.
- Cacti are the quintessential desert plants and, as members of the cactus family in the Opuntiales order, manifest this identity through sharp spines and succulent stems.
- Recent studies on the phylogenetics of the cactus family suggest the Opuntiales order encapsulates distinct lineage and diversification events of its member plants.