Faro is a dwarf cactus tree, as tall as a man, with a handful of scaly stems that rise to a tangled crown of needle-covered boughs. The twisted cactus grows a blossom that blooms delicious fruit only once per decade. Faro blossoms have a sweet scent and have huge red flowers on the rare occasion that they bloom. Faro is a cash crop. Each piece of sweet fruit is a delicacy worth more than the plant itself. More common uses are found for the needles of the faro. The faro needles can be ground into flour for bread and are also a common ingredient in stews.