Cacti
Overview
Everyone has seen the famous saguaro cactus as show on this honor’s patch. But there are many other kinds of cacti! Get familiar with them! Some even produce edible fruit!
Investiture Achievement Connection: This Honor is related to the Investiture Achievement requirements for TRAIL COMPANION Nature Study which require (as one of two options) partial completion of Requirement #5 in this Honor. This Honor is a popular choice for the Level 1 Nature Honor required of TRAIL COMPANIONS.
Requirements
1. Name the chief characteristics of a cactus.
2. Name three uses of cacti.
3. In what places are cacti the most plentiful? Why?
4. Know and identify from life or pictures 15 species of cacti.
5. Photograph, observe or sketch at least 10 species of cacti and classify them or grow at least 3 different species of cacti.
Answer key & resources
Master awards
This honor counts toward:
- Naturalist Master Award
- Botany Master Award (South American Division)
Investiture Achievement
This honor is required, suggested or listed as an option in:
See also
- Cacti - AdvancedHonor
- CompanionReference
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