제주에 선인장이 자라는 것도 놀랍지만, 더 놀라운 것은 이 선인장의 원산지가 멕시코라는 거예요. 게다가 아무도 이곳에 이 선인장을 심지 않았다는 사실! (소름)  선인장이 스스로 이곳에 자라게 된 이유에 대해서는 여러 가지 설들이 있어요. 그중 오래전 멕시코 선인장의 씨앗이 해류를 타고 밀려와, 제주 바닷가의 모래와 바위 틈새에 자리를 잡게 되었다는 설이 가장 유력하다고 합니다. 이 군락은 현재 천연기념물로 지정되어 특별한 보호를 받고 있고, 도내에서도 학생들이 현장학습으로 많이 찾는 곳이에요.
It's surprising that cacti grow in Jeju, but what's even more surprising is that the origin of this cactus is Mexico. Plus, no one has planted this cactus here! (Creepy) There are many theories as to why the cactus grew here on its own. Among them, the most likely theory is that Mexican cactus seeds were washed a long time ago by ocean currents and settled in the sand and rock crevices of Jeju's beaches. This colony is currently designated as a natural monument and receives special protection, and it is a place frequently visited by students in the province for field trips.
It's surprising to find cacti growing in Jeju, but what is even more surprising is that the origin of these cacti is Mexico. Moreover, it's a fact that nobody planted these cacti here! (Chilling) There are various theories about how the cacti began to grow here on their own. One of the most convincing explanations is that a long time ago, seeds of Mexican cacti were carried by ocean currents and settled in the crevices of the sandy beaches and rocks of Jeju. This colony is currently designated as a natural monument and is under special protection, and it is a popular site for field trips among students in the province.