👉 Helicocarpus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cactaceae, commonly known as the cactus family. These plants have large, leafy leaves that are adapted for their drought-resistant survival and are often found growing in arid environments like deserts and scrublands. Helicocarpus species produce various types of flowers, including bell-shaped blooms, round or oval ones, and sometimes show flowers with a distinctive shape called the heliconium.
