The Fast and the Fertile: Cacti's Surprising Evolutionary Secrets A recent study from the University of Reading has turned conventional wisdom on its head by revealing that cacti are evolving at an astonishing pace.
Researchers analyzed data on over 750 cactus species, uncovering a pattern that challenges long held ideas about what drives new species formation.
Cacti's reputation as slow growing plants belies their remarkable ability to adapt and diversify in response to changing environments.