Yes, Cape Cod
Has a Cactus.
New England's only native cactus — endangered, overlooked, and worth saving.
4wild populations left in MA
~45plants rescued from development
10,000years native to Cape Cod
−30°Fcold-hardy survival
The plant
What Makes It Remarkable
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Full-sun survivor
Thrives where little else can, in dry sand and blazing heat.
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Zero irrigation
Lives on rainfall alone once established.
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Pollinator magnet
Bright yellow blooms feed native bees; birds eat the fruit.
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Freeze-proof
Survives −30°F by dehydrating its own cells. Native up to Ontario.
Where your money goes
A portion of every purchase funds eastern prickly pear rescue and rewilding on Cape Cod.
Today: supporting local conservation. Soon: our own habitat restoration, pending state approval.
Working toward nonprofit status.