Opuntia Insularis (Paperback)

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Opuntia insularis is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family. This endangered species is endemic to the Galapagos Islands (Ecuador), where restricted to Fernandina and Isabela. A cactus (plural: cacti, cactuses or cactus) 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. In most species, the stem has 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.