Opuntia Littoralis Research Paper

The Palo verde is the official state tree. The name means green stick. It blooms yellow/gold in April or May. The cactus wren is Arizona’s state bird. This bird likes to build its nests in giant saquaro cactus so that it has protection. This bird

Peyote is a species of cactus that grows in regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is most well-known for

Peyote was originally described in 1560, however it was not until the middle of the nineteenth century that botanists were able to conduct field research and correctly classify the cactus (Anderson, 1980). Field studies have concluded that there are two distinct populations of peyote which represent two species. The first and most common, Lophophora williamsii extends from southern Texas reaching south to the Mexican state of San Luis Potosi. The second and least common of the two species is Lophophora difusa, which occurs in the dryer terrain of the Mexican state of Queretaro. This species differs from the more common species by, "being yellowish-green rather than blue green in color, by lacking any

Sightings- Native to New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea and coastal eastern Australia. Was introduced into Florida in 1906 as a commercial wood source and was later widely sold as an ornamental tree. It was also used to dry up the Everglades to allow for development.

The adult females lay eggs stacked on each other which resembles a cactus spine. The larvae feed by burrowing into a pad which can kill their host plant. They have three flights in the southeastern United States which is in late March to May, July to August, and late September to mid-November. They have one host and that is the pricklypear cacti. They are native to Argentina but now found in southeastern United States. They do need some management because they need to be prevented from spreading further.

No symbol of the great American desert is more recognizable than the cactus. Thriving in dryness and heat that would kill most other plants. Cactuses can live for long stretches without water, precious rainwater is stored in their stems. Although a bane to humans, the narrow needles on most kinds of cactus shield the plants from attack by animals. Several types of cactus common throughout the southwest. Opuntia, usually called prickly pears, are the oldest known cactus they grow broad pads that are flavorful.

As a desert region it is hard to find plants and flowers that bloom in the dry area and instead of purchasing the typical cactus, FloraFEST gives El Paso the opportunity to learn about the different plant varieties that are well adapted to the

grandis in the islands of Hawaii. Coccinia grandis is a potential health asset hidden beneath an identity as a noxious weed, and should be researched and developed for medicinal purposes. According to Voigt (N.d.), C. grandis has shown potential in treating diabetes, cataracts, gonorrhea and in usage as a laxative. A double-blind study was enacted focusing on the effect of C. grandis on blood sugar, with results showing that C. grandis acts as a hypoglycemic agent (Munasinghe, Abeysena, Yaddehige, Vidanapathirana & Piyumal, 2011, p.1). This

There are subspecies of Rosy Boas—Lichanura trivirgata gracia (Desert Rosy Boa), Lichanura trivirgata roseofusca (Rosy Boa, found in coastal regions), and Lichanura trivirgata trivirgata (Mexican Rosy Boa). As a defense mechanism, Rosy Boas will curl up into a ball if they are agitated or threatened by predators.

Eleutherodactylus coqui Thomas 1966 (Anura: Leptodactylidae) also known as the Puerto Rican Coqui. Can be found naturally in Puerto Rico up to elevations of 1,200m. They have been introduced to southern Florida, Hawaii, and U.S. Virgin Islands. Their specific biome is the Puerto Rican Tropical Rain forest. Their Birth cycle begins as an eggs mass that may contain 34-75 egg clusters, which can be found rolled or folded into leaves with the aid of male who brooded them and keeps them moist until they hatch in 17 to 26 days.

There is another well-known cactus is the Sonoran Desert, the barrel cactus, which is also the most commonly found cactus in the desert. This kind of cactus can normally grow to a height of 5 to 11 feet. It has a cylinder-shaped body, sometimes it is even bigger than a man. From April through June, the flowers bloom at the top of the plant. Normally, the flower is yellow-green or red, but the color may vary depending on different species. The barrel cactus has numerous ridges going down the sides. These ridges are covered with long sharp spines, which prevent, on one hand, the water loss in the dry heat weather, on the other hand, the thirsty animals in the desert as well as mankind. Like the Saguaro cactus, the barrel cactus is also a source

Yucca flaccida, commonly known as the Weak-Leaved Adam’s Needle, is a member of the Asparagaceae family, its Latin epithet deriving from weak sword-like outer leaves that generally fold under their own weight, supporting the inner leaves. Native to Eastern North America from Ontario to Florida, they stand about 1-1/2 feet tall and two feet across, and panicles of bell-shaped creamy white flowers rise five feet above the foliage in early-summer.

The family Droseraceae is a cosmopolitan species that is found on all of the continents with the exception of Antarctica. This is likely the most diverse carnivorous plant family and has 150-160 species. 11 of these species are found in the United States (Webb D. 2008). This family is usually found as an herb or rarely a small shrub. The leaves of this family are alternate or whorled. This family has simple leaves, with the lamina with glandular hairs which trap insects, or have bristles that cause the lamina to close. The stipules may be present or absent. The Stamens are as many as there are petals. The stamens may be distinct, or connate at the base. The anthers are dithecal, opening by longitudinal slits; pollen grains in

Foliage: Contain glossy, green leaves range from narrow to broad shapes and are generally between 3-11cm long and 1-5 cm wide. Some may have regrowth that are coloured from bright pink - reddish brown colours.

3.) Psyllium (Trade Name: Metamucil) 1 tablespoon by mouth, twice a day; used for relief and prevention of constipation (Deglin & Vallerand, 2007).