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Saguaros cactus at sunset in Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, Arizona.

Desert and andean landscape near Tupiza, Bolivia

Road in a desert landscape, Joshua National Park

Sunrise in sonoran desert with saguaro cacti and desert landscape

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Gateway Trailhead in Scottsdale, Arizona

Scenic Sedona Arizona, Red rRock country, Northern Arizona, Southwestern United states

Under a partly cloudy blue sky on a day in late April, a hiking trail winds through green desert shrubbery toward a mountain canyon at Big Bend National Park in Brewster County, TX.

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.

Pinnacle Peak is a park in Scottsdale Arizona which has hiking trails and many desert plants in the hills of Arizona.

The beautiful surroundings of South Mountain Park, Phoenix, Arizona located in the Southwest USA. The park is home to the famous saguaro cactus which is a world famous symbol for the Western United States.

Sunset in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, Arizona

View down rural road in desert, Joshua Tree National Park

Sunrise at Joshua Tree National Park. California, USA. October 2016

Sunset with saguaro and cholla cactus overlooking Sonoran Desert valley landscape with Scottsdale, AZ in the distance

Desert Sunset: Saguaros and small cacti in Sonoran Desert - Saguaro National Park, Arizona, USA

Ocotillo by the Alcoholic Pass Trail in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, San Diego County, California

different types of cactuses in a dry area - panorama stitch

Creosote bush, cholla and organ pipe cactus in the rocky Ajo Mountains, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, southern Arizona, USA

The Kofa Mountains of Yuma and La Paz counties in Arizona is the central mountain range of the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge.

Saguaro cactus and Red Mountain under blue sky in the Salt River management area near Scottsdale Arizona United States

Fletcher Valley and the Wassuk Range in Mineral County, Nevada. Sagebrush scrub vegetation.

Sunset in wash in Sonoran Desert in Apache junction az after monsoon rain

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

On route 170 along the Rio Grande river in Big Bend Ranch state park. This wild and scenic route borders Mexico with stunning scenery.

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Landscape photograph taken in the Tonto National Forest in Arizona.

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