Cactus

The cactus is a succulent plant that has it’s origin in America. The first plants was imported to Europe in the late 1400s. Christopher Columbus is said to be the first who brought a cactus to Europe. There are between 1 500 and 2 000 different species of cactus plants. The cactus often grows in harsh conditions, but is also a very popular houseplant.
The cactus has been used as food, tools, materials and other things throughout history and have also had a major role in religious rituals as well as a medicinal plant.

In perfumes give the cactus a green, fresh fragrance.