Lophophora williamsii: Secret peyote cactus garden in the wild

Join us as we explore a mountain full of cacti, featuring up to 10 different genera, and uncover the symbiotic relationships between cacti and other desert plants in the Potosí desert.

We’ll introduce you to Lophophora williamsii, a slow-growing cactus endemic to Mexico and the U.S. Unfortunately, there are now very few left in the U.S. due to habitat destruction and harvesting. Come along and get to know this beautiful plant that deserves our attention and protection.

Known as Peyote in northern Mexico, this plant has been used medicinally by pre-Hispanic cultures. Recently, it’s become the center of various pseudo-spiritual movements that are far removed from the cultures that originally discovered it.

We’ll also discuss the delicate balance between succulent plants in the desert and how they cooperate to survive together.

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[Roy-bh]

Thank you for this beautiful glimpse into a cactus Garden of Eden.

[adamh]

I’ve seen a lot of different and strang and rare cacti but they are always growing in black plastic pots. It’s so awesome to see these in their natural habitat thank you so much for filming these expeditions

[SebaCactus]

Soy italiano pero hablo un poco de espanol y simplemente AMO lo que haceis y diceis, vuestra manera de pensar.
Trabajar un día en collaboración con vosotros sería un sueno!

[StanWatt.]

It's fabulous to see so many in the wild.

[billgolightly]

Terrific video. Thank you for sharing your passion and knowledge with us.

[lwltrs]

What camera did you use? Amazing footage!

[pimpozza]

Thanks for showing us this spectacular little mountain full of lophophora and other cacti, Manuel.. I am in awe of the secret garden and hope it remains secret.. 💚🌵
Oh, the glochids on opuntia though.. I hear you! 🤦🏻‍♀️ *Ouch!!*

[umikalthumabdulmajid]

As usual, I'm enthralled by dis discovery of yours Manuel. Jus so special and fascinating at how nature prevails in such harsh environment. ❤❤😊😊

[CactusGhand]

Just amazing 🤩 Thank you for taking time doing this videos 😎🤙🌵🌵

[gymno]

First view woohoo!

Outstanding video again.👍

[dominus]

If you can wear long pants, it's not that harsh xD

[adamh]

Ok but you gotta eat one peyote button in nature ;) it’s survival! Jkjk