Cactaceae Exhibition

La Tatacoa has diverse flora, composed mainly of herbaceous and shrubby plants. The vegetation is mainly made up of plants that are very resistant to extreme drought conditions, and is represented by a few trees (generally small in size), stunted and often thorny shrubs, and cacti of different species.

Currently there are several species of cacti in the area of the Tatacoa Desert. So far 9 species have been identified, but it is possible to find others that have not yet been identified. The museum has a collection of cacti and agaves that represent the endemic flora of the tropical dry forest of La Tatacoa.

The museum has a collection of cacti and agaves represented in the following species Cardon real (Stenocereus griseus), Agave (Agave americana), Nopal (Opuntia sp.), Fique (Furcrea cabuya), Cardo Pitaya (Acanthocereus tetragonus), arepo espinoso (Opuntia sp), Cabecinegro (Melocactus curvispinus), lengua de suegra (Sansevieria trisfasciata), sabila (Aloe vera).