#treecactus — Public Fediverse posts

Opuntia quimilo is a #treeCactus and flowering plant species belonging to the #Cactaceae family. It is found in north-central #Argentina and is widespread in #Bolivia.

#Florida: #TreeCactus becomes first local species killed off by sea-level rise

#KeyLargo tree cactus no longer growing naturally in #US thanks to salt water inundation and soil depletion
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/09/florida-key-largo-tree-cactus-extinct
#AgeOfExtinction #ClimateCrisis #GlobalHeating #RisingSeaLevel #Environment