Trivia: Which of these facts is true about cacti?
They are native only to Canada
They are succulents
They don’t have spines
They are all poisonous
The correct answer is They are succulents
So why is this answer correct? : People often use the terms “cacti” and “succulents” interchangeably, but there is a difference between them. “Succulent” is an umbrella term used to classify plants such as jade, aloe, agave, and cacti. Succulents store water in their leaves or roots and are capable of surviving in hot, dry climates. Cacti are types of succulents that use their fleshy stems as water storage and are often identified by their numerous pokey spines.