Example Sentences

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Even with such enormous variation, flower length showed almost no connection to how quickly new cactus species emerged.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

Aside from a cactus he waters once a month, he’s alone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

In the still-life composition, a cheeky visual lesson on the collision and convergence of cultures, the jar holds flowers, cactus and edible Mexican treats influenced by Chinese and Filipino flavors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Dragon fruit is a climbing cactus, making it an unusual fruit to cultivate.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

She was ready to take off when a Galapagos hawk landed on a cactus in front of her.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George