👉 Castanaria is a type of plant commonly found in arid regions, particularly in the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico. It belongs to the family Cactaceae, which also includes the popular cactus species like Agave. The leaves are sessile (not arranged around a stem), often arranged in groups called "spines," while the flowers are solitary or clustered together, resembling a cluster of sunflowers. Castanaria has been used for medicinal purposes and is known to have