A cactus (pl: cacti, cactuses, or less commonly, cactus) is a member of the plant family Cactaceae (/kæˈkteɪsiaɪ, -siːiː/), a family comprising about 127 genera with some 1,750 known species of the order Caryophyllales. The word cactus derives, through Latin, from the Ancient Greek word κάκτος (káktos), a name originally used by Theophrastus for a spiny plant whose identity is now not certain. Cacti occur in a wide range of shapes and sizes. They are native to the Americas, ranging from Patagonia in the south to parts of western Canada in the north, with the exception of Rhipsalis baccifera, which is also found in Africa and Sri Lanka. Cacti are adapted to live in very dry environments, including the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth. Because of this, cacti show many adaptations to conserve water. For example, almost all cacti are succulents, meaning they have thickened, fleshy parts adapted to store water. Unlike many other succulents, the stem is the only part of most cacti where this vital process takes place. Most species of cacti have lost true leaves, retaining only spines, which are highly modified leaves. As well as defending against herbivores, spines help prevent water loss by reducing air flow close to the cactus and providing some shade. In the absence of true leaves, cacti's enlarged stems carry out photosynthesis.
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MoreA cactus (pl: cacti, cactuses, or less commonly, cactus) is a member of the plant family Cactaceae (/kæˈkteɪsiaɪ, -siːiː/), a family comprising about 127 genera with some 1,750 known species of the order Caryophyllales. The word cactus derives, through Latin, from the Ancient Greek word κάκτος (káktos), a name originally used by Theophrastus for a spiny plant whose identity is now not certain. Cacti occur in a wide range of shapes and sizes. They are native to the Americas, ranging from Patagonia in the south to parts of western Canada in the north, with the exception of Rhipsalis baccifera, which is also found in Africa and Sri Lanka. Cacti are adapted to live in very dry environments, including the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth. Because of this, cacti show many adaptations to conserve water. For example, almost all cacti are succulents, meaning they have thickened, fleshy parts adapted to store water. Unlike many other succulents, the stem is the only part of most cacti where this vital process takes place. Most species of cacti have lost true leaves, retaining only spines, which are highly modified leaves. As well as defending against herbivores, spines help prevent water loss by reducing air flow close to the cactus and providing some shade. In the absence of true leaves, cacti's enlarged stems carry out photosynthesis.
Subject ID: 162822
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Been There Across The Globe Ornament - Arizona V1. This version has the state slogan, "The Sand Hill State." Versions 2 and 3 do not have this slogan.
Starbucks Been There Campus Collection - Arizona State University (ASU) is a public research university located in Phoenix, one of the largest by enrollment in the U.S. It was founded in 1885 as Territorial Normal School.
The front of the mug shows the Future Sun Devil Welcome Center which is a mixed-use facility that also serves as the ASU School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment and the Sun Devil Marketplace. Also located within the historic ASU Tempe campus is the Palm Walk, you can see it on the back of the mug. It is probably the most photographed place on the campus. I wish Starbucks included Charles Trumbull Hayden Library on the mug, for its interesting design of the underground concourse level entry.
The big logo and the mascot on the side of the mug refer to the Arizona State Sun Devils that are nine men’s and eleven women’s athletic teams that represent ASU. Sparky the Sun Devil is the name of the mascot that was adopted in 1946.
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Starbucks Discovery Series – Florida mug
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This mug bears a tantalizing message, "Free Hugs, Inquire Within" which is met with a miniature cactus bust inside the glass. When full, the cactus will be hidden by the liquid and waiting to be discovered. The Sculpted Cactus Figurine 16 oz. Mug makes a great gift! Hand wash only. Not dishwasher safe. Do not microwave.
This vinyl figure has only seen one release, and was quickly retired as a result of low sales during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. It only has one serial number, which reads "FM 191217".
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