Illegal cactus trafficking threatens protected species

The growing demand for rare cacti like *Echinocactus grusonii* fuels a global black market.

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Collectors and sellers bypass protection laws to source these plants illegally.

This illicit trade endangers species already threatened by overexploitation.

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