1. A type of cactus known for its edible fruit.

2. A plant with thick, fleshy stems that store water.

2. Provides the light energy needed for cactus photosynthesis.

3. Tiny grains of weathered rock that often make up cactus habitat.

4. A cactus species with dense spines, resembling a pincushion.

5. The practice of growing and caring for cactus plants.

6. A large, iconic cactus species found in the Sonoran Desert.

7. A plant adapted to survive in dry conditions, like cacti.

8. A small-sized variety of cactus.

9. The framework or structure of a cactus, often visible when the outer covering is removed.

10. The mixture of minerals, organic matter, and air that cacti grow in.

11. A long period of time without rainfall, which cacti can survive.

12. A state in the United States known for its diverse cactus species.

13. Sharp, stiff structures that protect the cactus from predators.

14. The central part of the cactus that stores water.

15. Having a pleasant or distinctive smell, like some cactus flowers.

16. An area with lots of rocks, which cacti often grow among.

17. Sharp, pointed structures that protrude from the cactus.