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Briefing: The cactus on your desk is an evolution speed machine

Strategic angle: New research reveals that cacti can rapidly create new species, challenging previous beliefs about plant evolution.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-17 · 1 MIN READ

Cacti are capable of fast species formation.

Pollinators and specialized flowers were previously thought to be the main drivers of new plant species.

This research changes our understanding of plant evolution.