Queen of the night cactus: Part 2
ONCE ATTACKED BY THE INSECT, THE CACTUS PRODUCES LESS FRUIT, SLOWING REPRODUCTION
As described in the previous issue, queen of the night () is a large, cylindrical cactus species originating in South America. It has been declared an invasive alien species in South Africa, as it can replace plants often grow undetected in grass, and can end up producing fruit.
