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Definition as written by Sugar_fl:

A plant having thick, fleshy, water-storing leaves or stems

Definition as written by Kelli:

Virtually all cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti. The cacti are a distinct plant family (the Cactaceae) while succulent plants are found in many families

Definition as written by Floridian:

Fleshy and/or juicy

Definition as written by Magpye:

(Botany) (1) Having thick, fleshy, water-storing leaves or stems.

(2) A tropical or desert plant with thick and fleshy stem or leaves designed to retain water and minimize evaporation. Succulent plants are usually found in regions of little rainfall and generally have long roots to absorb a maximum amount of water. Some of the commonest succulents are the cactus , which are leafless or have short, prickly leaves, storing a lot of sap in the stem; and the agave and aloe, which collect water in the stem.


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