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by MRD is sleeping in a gutter. on October 25th, 2008

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Is a cactus good for anything?

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  • by Chris on October 25th, 2008

    Chris

    Yes, they are good at surviving in rough and undesirable conditions.

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  • by Anonymous on October 25th, 2008

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    when rid of their stickers and thick outer skin, cactus may be eaten as an excellent source of fiber, vitamins and minerals. Cacti, cultivated by people worldwide, are a familiar sight as potted plants, houseplants..Cacti are commonly used for fencing material where there is a lack of either natural resources or financial means to construct a permanent fence.The aesthetic characteristics of some species, in conjunction with their home security qualities, makes them a considerable alternative to artificial fences and wall.As well as garden plants, many cactus species have important commercial uses, some cacti bear edible fruit, such as the prickly pear and Hylocereus, which produces Dragon fruit or Pitaya. Opuntia are also used as host plants for cochineal bugs in the cochineal dye industry in Central America.

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  • by Occams Electric Razor on October 25th, 2008

    Occams Electric Razor

    if you are dying of thirst in the desert you can cut one open and drink the water from it.

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  • by Galeanda on October 26th, 2008

    Galeanda

    Food for people and animals, shelter for some animals as they are like well defended forts, water, barrier, and fiber.

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  • by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on October 25th, 2008

    Sheriff Raff -Answerhag

    Peyote

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  • by Suby the Coat on October 25th, 2008

    Suby the Coat

    I have a wonderful live fence of cactus around my farm. I planted them myself. Cost me very little. Only a little effort on my part. What is better is they need no care or watering and look beautiful as they keep growing and flowering.

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  • by Lunchiebizzle on October 25th, 2008

    Lunchiebizzle

    You can eat some of them and they are quite nutritious

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  • by Daniela_15 on October 25th, 2008

    Daniela_15

    Well if you have one in a pot you barely have to water it, and they can sometimes come in very nice colours and shapes :)

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  • by Anonymous on October 25th, 2008

    Anonymous

    Well, they're good for eating. At least, some varieties are, I know because I've eaten it. They're also attractive to have in your home.

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  • by Anonymous on October 25th, 2008

    Anonymous

    They store water for desert animals.

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