1. The botanical family of cacti, comprising succulent plants typically having thick fleshy stems, spines, and showy flowers; constitutes the order Opuntiales
   "The cactus family includes thousands of drought-resistant species";
   - Cactaceae, family Cactaceae

Derived forms: cactus families

Type of: caryophylloid dicot family

Part of: Opuntiales, order Opuntiales

Encyclopedia: Cactus family