Cactus plant inspires cost-effective hydrogen production
More than 100 years ago, scientists discovered how to turn water into hydrogen gas—a highly desired green energy that's been nicknamed "the fuel of the future."
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More than 100 years ago, scientists discovered how to turn water into hydrogen gas—a highly desired green energy that's been nicknamed "the fuel of the future."
May 9, 2023
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The prickly pear cactus is such a powerful symbol in Mexico that they put it smack in the middle of the national flag.
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A cactus (plural: cacti, cactuses or cactus) is a member of the plant family Cactaceae. Their distinctive appearance is a result of adaptations to conserve water in dry and/or hot environments. In most species, the stem has evolved to become photosynthetic and succulent, while the leaves have evolved into spines. Many species are used for ornamental plants, and some are also grown for fodder, forage, fruits, cochineal, and other uses.
Cacti come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. The tallest is Pachycereus pringlei, with a maximum recorded height of 19.2 m, and the smallest is Blossfeldia liliputiana, only about 1 cm in diameter at maturity. Cactus flowers are large, and like the spines arise from distinctive features called areoles.
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