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Sunset in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, Arizona

$The Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) is one of the iconic plants of the Sonoran Desert in Southern Arizona and Western Sonora, Mexico. These plants are large cacti that develop branches as they grow and mature. The branches generally bend upward but not always. The fluted trunks and branches of the saguaro are covered with protective spines. In the late spring the plant develops white flowers and red fruit forms in the summer.\n\nSaguaros are found only in the Sonoran Desert. To thrive they need water and the correct temperature. At higher elevations, the cold weather and frost can kill the saguaro. The Sonoran Desert experiences monsoon rains during July and August. This is when the saguaro obtains the moisture it needs to survive and thrive. These saguaro cacti were found in Catalina State Park near Tucson, Arizona, USA.$

Black man contemplating lake in Arizona's Sonoran Desert in a beautiful sunny day with a blue sky and fluffy white clouds. Many saguaros populate the hills around the lake and come close to the clear blue water of the reservoir.

Folsom California, USA - February 8, 2023: Aerial view of the Folsom Lake reservoir in Folsom, California, one of the largest reservoirs in the state.

Spring Brittle bush blossoms carpet the desert near The Superstition Mountains at Canyon Lake in the Tonto National Forest near Phoenix Arizona

View of Ninety Foot Cove on Lake Mohave, from an overlook near Davis Dam in Clark County, Nevada

Desert Panorama of Saguaro Cactus and Ocotillo. Panther Peak and Safford Peak in the Background.

Spectacular sunset illuminates saguaro cacti near Windgate Pass in The McDowell Mountains

Abuquiu Lake, New Mexico, in Summer with rain clouds in the background

Apache trail Arizona, former stagecoach trail that ran throuh the Superstition Mountains

View from the Salt River in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix Arizona

The Salt River runs from eastern Arizona and joins the Gila River west of Phoenix. It is used to maintain many reservoirs in the mountains east of Phoenix, the largest being The Theodore Roosevelt Reservoir. These reservoirs provide water to the Phoenix area as well as creating excellent recreational opportunities.

Landscape View Glendale Arizona with a drone

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.

Old saguaro catus with multiple arms by Roosevelt Lake in Sonoran Desert of Arizona. Cactus is framed by a blue sky with fluffy white clouds and the deep blue water of the reservoir.

Large saguaro in morning light on shore of Roosevelt Lake in Autumn

Aerial panorama of Downtown Tucson, Arizona at sunset.

Colorful and beautiful sunset over Gates Pass, Tucson, AZ, with saguaro and cholla cactus

Saguaro, ocotillo and the mountains of the Tonto National Forest, Arizona

Watson Lake is located near Prescott, Arizona and is surrounded by a rock formation called the Granite Dells.

Dusk along the Salt River with the majestic Red Mountain almost glowing in the background.

Sagauro Lake in the Tonto National Forest near Phoenix, Arizona

A hill with Saguaro Cactuses in the foreground and Tucson skyline and the Santa Catalina mountain range in the background.

Large panoramic picture overlooking Lake Saguaro in Arizona. Picture taken from Butcher Jones trail.

Aerial panorama view of Lake Powell near the city of Page on the border of Arizona and Utah, southwest USA.

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