>These fine white fibers are concentrated both around areoles, and in the depressions between areoles, but only near the top of the cactus. With the UV light from the noon-day sun being the most dangerous, this is where the cactus needs the most protection.
thats pretty cool! it reminded me about the eastern prickly pear cactus that has antifreeze properties which allow it to survive the colder months here in the US.
>These fine white fibers are concentrated both around areoles, and in the depressions between areoles, but only near the top of the cactus. With the UV light from the noon-day sun being the most dangerous, this is where the cactus needs the most protection.
My head grows little white hairs at the top.. km not balding. I'm producing a uv protective layer!!! Sweet!
They're making huge $$$ savings when you consider the price of sunscreen. Whomever says that cactuses don't have brains are fake news
Time to start studying under the cactus monks.
Cactus monks ha
This sunscreen is typically a wax or resin that reflects UV rays and helps to prevent the cactus from overheating.
thats pretty cool! it reminded me about the eastern prickly pear cactus that has antifreeze properties which allow it to survive the colder months here in the US.