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Botanical Gardens in the Southwest United States

This farmer is an expert on a special Agave plant used still today to obtain fibers to make ropes and woven rugs and carpets

A closeup of a beautiful cactus garden in Phoenix, Arizona, USA on a sunny winter day

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

Prickly pear cactus plant exposed to sunlight in garden

group of textured surface of red and green cactus flower in Aruba island

Sunset over bulldog canyon in Apache junction az in the Sonoran desert

This is a close up photograph of green cacti growing wild in the scenic landscape in Sedona, Arizona in spring time.

Spring Brittlebush blossoms carpet the desert below The Supertition Mountains in the Tonto National Forest near Phoenix Arizona

close-up macro photo of yellow and red flowers with a multitude of spines of a fire barrel cactus (Ferocactus pilosus) native to central and northern Mexico.

Amazing desert cactus garden with multiple types of cactus in the spring or summer.

Abstract textured surface of cactus flower

Silhouette of saguaro cacti during golden hour shoot from McDowell sonoran conservancy in scottsdale, az

This is a photograph of a cactus in Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona, USA on a spring day.

$Beautiful Joshua trees in the Joshua Tree National Park.\nCalifornia, USA$

Saguaro, Carnegiea gigantea, and other cacti in vicinity of Signal Hill in Saguaro National Park near Tucson, Arizona.

$Aloe Vera farm in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands\n\nGreen Aloe vera in bloom.$

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

Saguaros in a desert landscape on a winter morning

This is a landscape photograph of saguaro cactus in the Superstition Mountains natural park in Phoenix, Arizona on a spring day.

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Columnar Cactus at Etosha National Park in Kunene Region, Namibia

Panoramic view of Cactus thickets in the rays of the setting sun, Saguaro National Park, southeastern Arizona, United States. Toned image

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.

Saguaro cacti at sunrise, with the setting moon in the distance, in the Sonoran Desert near Scottsdale, Arizona

Saguaro Cactus near Tucson Arizona on the Sweetwater Preserve

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