When it comes to home security, more is less. While you would obviously secure your property's vulnerable points with smart ...

Cactus spines, especially on the local barrel cactus, also protect plants from herbivores and help reduce water loss by slowing air movement. And spines sometimes create latticework that provides ...

Golden barrel cactus. Golden barrel cactuses can be found near the Memorial Union and got their names from their golden-colored spines and distinct barrel shape. When these cactuses are in bloom, ...

COLORADO, USA — A small barrel cactus found in Western Colorado will be removed from the threatened and endangered species list after scientists found that the population is "stable and resilient." ...

The Peruvian apple cactus (Cereus repandus) is said to taste like sugarcane, with a consistency like shaved ice. The Southwest native fishhook barrel cactus (Echinocactus wislizeni) has fruit that ...