Cactaceae
2-Introduction
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| Note that the Cactaceae, cactus family, is restricted to the New World (North, Central, and South America and the West Indies). Soon after the discovery of the New World, humans have introduced members of the Cactaceae into many other parts of the world, where they have become naturalized (and often troublesome weeds). The number of genera recognized varies widely from around 80 to over 130. There are perhaps 2000 species in the Cactaceae. |