Copiapoa Marginata (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Copiapoa marginata is a species of clump-forming cacti. The plant grows to a height of up to 60 cm (2 ft) and bears 2-5 cm yellow flowers in spring and summer. Variations include C. marginata var. bridgesii and the subspecies C. marginata subsp. Robustispina. A cactus (plural: cacti) is a member of the New World plant family Cactaceae. Their distinctive appearance is a result of adaptions to conserve water in dry and/or hot environments. Their stems have evolved to become photosynthetic and succulent, while the leaves have evolved into spines. Many species are used for ornamental plants, and some are also grown for fodder, forage, fruits, cochineal, and other uses.