Question

Is a cactus a gymnosperm?

Answer 1

Cactus:

1. Cactus is a succulent belonging to the family Cactaceae.
2. It has modified leaves into spines to reduce water loss via transpiration (loss of water through stomatal pores due to evaporation).
3. The Cactus is a gymnosperm.
4. Plants belonging to gymnosperms are seed-bearing vascular (presence of xylem and phloem for transport of water and food) organisms.
5. Their reproductive organs are flowers.
6. They produce fruitless seeds which are naked.