Succulents are plants that have leaves, stems or roots that can survive extended periods of drought. All the plants in the cactus family are considered stem moisture, their stems swell and then during droughts they slowly contract. Cacti with ribs are particularly well adapted to surviving droughts as their ribs accordion. Cacti get their name from the Greek word
kaktos meaning thistle.
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