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Mountains along Red Rock Canyon National Conservation west of Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) is one of the iconic plants of the Sonoran Desert in Southern Arizona and Western Sonora, Mexico. These plants are large cacti that develop branches as they grow and mature. The branches generally bend upward but not always. The fluted trunks and branches of the saguaro are covered with protective spines. In the late spring the plant develops white flowers and red fruit forms in the summer.\n\nSaguaros are found only in the Sonoran Desert. To thrive they need water and the correct temperature. At higher elevations, the cold weather and frost can kill the saguaro. The Sonoran Desert experiences monsoon rains during July and August. This is when the saguaro obtains the moisture it needs to survive and thrive. These saguaro cacti were found in Catalina State Park near Tucson, Arizona, USA.
A large tree like cactus that have branches shaped like candelabra
This is a landscape photograph of saguaro cactus in the Superstition Mountains natural park in Phoenix, Arizona on a spring day.
The landscape of the Sonoran Desert in full sunlight. This image has an exceptional amount of lush green vegetation and clear blue skies as well as several saguaro cacti and palo verde trees.
Desert landscape with juniper bushes and saguaro cacti found on the hiking trails in Tonto National Forest in Rio Verde, Arizona.
Saguaro cactus under cumulus clouds in the Salt River southwest desert area near Scottsdale Arizona United States
Panorama of Puerto de Anapra town at the border between USA and Mexico - drone view
Sahuaros in the Sonoran Desert
Road in a desert landscape, Joshua National Park
Sabino Canyon is a desert canyon in the mountains of Southern Arizona and a popular hiking destination. Sabino Creek flows down the canyon. Sabino Canyon began with the formation of the Santa Catalina Mountains over 12 million years ago. The present-day varieties of plant life began appearing between 6,000 and 8,000 years ago. The earliest human occupants of the area were the Native American Hohokam people. In 1905, Sabino Canyon was placed under the control of the United States Forest Service. This view of a Giant Saguaro forest was photographed from the Esperero Trail. Sabino Canyon is in the Coronado National Forest near Tucson, Arizona, USA.
Lone saguaro stands tall overlooking Roosevelt Lake and grassy hills
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert - Ajo Mountain Drive Loop Road Appears to Vanish amid Cacti as it leads to the Ajo Mountain Range
New Mexico desert landscape, high mountains in the background of the desert and drought-tolerant plants, New Mexico
Panoramic view of the landscape in the west part of the Saguaro National Park in Arizona, United States.
Aerial view of Arizona State University campus in Tucson, Arizona. Includes the Desert Financial Arena and Sun Devil Stadium.
Panorama of saguaro with morning light in Santa Catalina Mountains, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
Saguaro cactus and Red Mountain under blue sky in the Salt River management area near Scottsdale Arizona United States
The Ajo Mountain Drive offers breathtaking views of the unique Sonoran Desert landscape, featuring a variety of flora and fauna. Two of the standout features of the area are the Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus thurberi) and the Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea). The Saguaro stands tall, often reaching heights of 40 feet or more and living up to two centuries. Its characteristic silhouette, adorned with 'arms' reaching towards the sky, serves as a testament to its endurance in harsh desert conditions. In contrast, the Organ Pipe Cactus thrives in clusters, its slender stems resembling a congregation of organ pipes, hence its name. This cactus species flourishes in rocky terrain, its multiple stems serving as water reservoirs to survive extended periods of drought. These two are endemic to the Sonoran Desert and found nowhere else in the world. This scene , which includes Mount Ajo and Tillotson Peak, was photographed from the Ajo Mountain Drive in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument south of Ajo, Arizona, USA.
An arborescent cactus species in the walking trail of the preserve park
Colorful desert scenery with cactus, saguaros, chollas, prickly pear, and stunning distant mountains.
A landscape in the desert. The foreground has a saguaro cactus and a cactus bush, the background is the superstition mountain range. The sky is 100% nature, no photoshop work.
The East End Trail
Forward view of dirt road ahead within National Park
Landscape photograph taken in the Tonto National Forest in Arizona.
Road and vehicles in a desert landscape, Joshua National Park
Las Vegas, Nevada - May 29, 2018 : McCarran International Airport (LAS), located south of the Las Vegas strip, is the main airport in Nevada.
The Ajo Mountain Drive offers breathtaking views of the unique Sonoran Desert landscape, featuring a variety of flora and fauna. Two of the standout features of the area are the Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus thurberi) and the Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea). The Saguaro stands tall, often reaching heights of 40 feet or more and living up to two centuries. Its characteristic silhouette, adorned with 'arms' reaching towards the sky, serves as a testament to its endurance in harsh desert conditions. In contrast, the Organ Pipe Cactus thrives in clusters, its slender stems resembling a congregation of organ pipes, hence its name. This cactus species flourishes in rocky terrain, its multiple stems serving as water reservoirs to survive extended periods of drought. These two are endemic to the Sonoran Desert and found nowhere else in the world. This scene was photographed from the Ajo Mountain Drive in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument south of Ajo, Arizona, USA.
Aerial view of downtown Phoenix, Arizona, USA, looking north. Octagonal bulding in center foreground is US Airways Center, Bank One Ballpark is in right foreground with retractable roof closed.
Spring view of saguaro Cactus and clouds in the Salt River management area near Scottsdale Mesa Phoenix Arizona United States
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