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Cactus Symbol

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The Cactus is native to arid regions of America and is a plant which is adapted to extremely dry and hot environments having the ability to conserve water.

The meaning of the Cactus symbol was to signify the desert. However, the cactus plant and in particular the yellow cactus flower symbolizes warmth, protection and endurance. The cactus flower is a symbol of maternal love because it can endure and thrive in harsh conditions and therefore symbolic of a mother’s unconditional love. A mother’s protective qualities conveyed by the cactus flower due to its medicinal properties. The pulp and juice was used to treat numerous wounds and sickness due to digestive inflammations.

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Asymmetric, Open shape, Monochrome, Contains curved lines, Has no crossing lines.

Category: Native American Symbols.

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