plural cacti
ˈkak-ˌtī 
-(ˌ)tē
or cactuses also cactus
: any of a family (Cactaceae, the cactus family) of plants that have succulent stems and branches with scales or spines instead of leaves and are found especially in dry areas (such as deserts)
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This 62-mile asphalt amusement park climbs from cactus country into the forested Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains, before plummeting back to the desert.
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
With the right Easter cactus care, your plant will produce plenty of flowers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2025
Light Easter cactus likes bright, indirect light, not direct sunlight, which can scorch the foliage.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
As the name suggests, the Vitamin Enriched Skin Tint is powered by a blend of vitamins B, C, D, and E to nourish skin and combat environmental stressors, including cactus flower, hyaluronic acid, and shea butter to keep your complexion soft and smooth.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
With the right Easter cactus care, your plant will produce plenty of flowers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2025
Light Easter cactus likes bright, indirect light, not direct sunlight, which can scorch the foliage.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
As the name suggests, the Vitamin Enriched Skin Tint is powered by a blend of vitamins B, C, D, and E to nourish skin and combat environmental stressors, including cactus flower, hyaluronic acid, and shea butter to keep your complexion soft and smooth.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Cactus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cactus. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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