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

United States. Arizona. Coconino County. The desert near Lake Powell. Lake Powell is a reservoir on the Colorado River, between Utah and Arizona. It is a vacation spot visited by two million people every year. It lies on an area of 161,390 acres (65,310 ha) and has 1960 miles (3161 km) of shoreline (more than the entire Pacific coast of USA). Because of its ecological effect on the Colorado River and on the environment, Lake Powell and its dam have inspired heavy controversy from environmentalists.

Wide shot of Safford Peak Mountain from Sanctuary Cove at the base in January, after a fairly rainy winter season. The desert is slightly greener than normal at this time. The sun is shining down from a bright blue mostly clear sky, enhancing the desert scenery below.

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

Sunrise in sonoran desert with saguaro cacti and desert landscape

Desert landscape in the Tonto National Forest in Rio Verde, Arizona during the winter month of February.

Saguaros in a desert landscape on a winter morning

On Highway 1 between Mulege and Loreto. Baja California Sur, Mexico.

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

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Gateway Trailhead in Scottsdale, Arizona

This is a desert landscape with a Saguaro cactus surrounded by yellow wild flowers in the Superstition Mountains in Arizona on a spring morning.

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

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 Tillotson Peak, was photographed from the Ajo Mountain Drive in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument south of Ajo, Arizona, USA.

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

View down rural road in desert, Joshua Tree National Park

The dry rocky landscape of the Sonoran Desert filled with towering saguaro and organ pip cacti.

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

Two saguaro cacti lean in toward a fantastic sunrise from Granite Mountain in The McDowell Sonoran Preserve

This photograph showcases the rugged beauty of the Santa Catalina Mountains viewed from Sabino Canyon Recreation Area with lush desert vegetation.

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

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

Scenic landscape with Saguaro Cactus in the Sonoran desert near Mesa, Arizona.

Paved walking trail through the rugged desert terrain in Saguaro National Park Tucson, Arizona.

Colorful Sunset in Wild West Desert of Arizona with Cactus

Mountain Ranges, Desert, Sunset, Landscape

Silhouettes of different cacti at sunset with a cloudless sky in the desert. Desert sunset with clear sky without clouds with beautiful gradient.

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.

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