The Key Largo tree cactus, at over 20 feet tall, was once a beautiful inhabitant of the Florida Keys — an archipelago off the southern coast of Florida. But today, this unique species has become ...

Key Largo tree cactus becomes 1st-ever US species to become extinct due to rising sea levels. The rapid decline of the species could signify a similar fate for other plants.

A tall cactus found only in Florida’s Key Largo is the U.S.’s first species to go extinct from sea-level rise. ... Tree cactus is a suitable name for Pilosocereus millspaughii, ...

The Key tree cactus was listed as federally endangered in 1984, and between 1994 and 2007, its population decreased by 84%. The two plants look alike with tall stems and similar flowers.

Both species can grow to be 20 feet tall and sprout cream-colored flowers that have a garlicky aroma as well as bright red and purple fruit. The flowers attract bat pollinators, and birds and other ...

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The species in question is the Key Largo tree cactus (Pilosocereus millspaughii)—a tube-like cactus plant that can grow up to 20 feet tall.

The Key Largo tree cactus is first plant of its kind to go extinct in the United States from sea-level rise, scientists say. Accessibility statement Skip to main content.