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Spring in the Sonoran Desert near Superstition Mountains, AZ
The giant saquaro cactus is the universal symbol of the American west.  These rare plants can have onver 50 arms and can live for 150-200 years and are the largest catus in the United States.
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Camelback Mountain is a prominent feature of the Sonoran Desert in southern Arizona.  It is part of the McDowell Mountain Range and is composed primarily of Precambrian granite.  The mountain has been weathered by rain, wind and other forces of nature over millions of years.  This erosion has given the mountain a distinctive hump-back “camel” shape thus leading to its name.  The area around Camelback Mountain is home to a variety of cacti, including saguaros, as well as a range of other desert plants and animals, such as jackrabbits, rattlesnakes, and Gila monsters. The mountain's summit provides a critical habitat for a number of bird species, including hawks, vultures, and eagles.  This view of the surrounding area was photographed from the Echo Canyon trail on Camelback Mountain near Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
Close up of flowering Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) branch, Joshua Tree National Park, California
This is a landscape photograph of saguaro cactus in the Superstition Mountains natural park in Phoenix, Arizona on a spring day.
Almond tree white flower in full bloom in the garden at the Spring. Springtime background.
December 20, 2020 - Phoenix, Arizona, USA: A sign points the way toward the Hidden Valley Trail in the desert foothills above Phoenix, Arizona.  Nearby is a natural tunnel formed by falling rocks that can be accessed along the trail.
Different types of prickly pear cacti in a botanical garden in Phoenix, Arizona
Close-up view of a teddy-bear cholla cactus in the desert on the edge of Phoenix, Arizona. Mountains and a desert landscape are visible in the background
Beautiful Mesquite Trees and Prickly Pear Cactus in the Desert Southwest, Maricopa County, 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 was photographed from the Ajo Mountain Drive in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument south of Ajo, Arizona, USA.
a bright yellow blooming desert tree shadows adventure afternoon blue sky
This is a photograph of a cactus in Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona, USA on a spring day.
The ineffable beauty of the Desert
Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus is a species of shrub in the family Asteraceae of the Americas known by the common names yellow rabbitbrush and green rabbitbrush. Growing in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest; White Mountains; Inyo National Forest; Inyo County; California;
DescriptionSabino Canyon is a significant canyon located in the Santa Catalina Mountains and the Coronado National Forest north of Tucson, Arizona, United States. Sabino Canyon is a popular recreation area for residents and visitors of Southern Arizona, providing a place to walk, hike or ride.
Big Bend National Park, Texas.
Sonoran desert landscape with hiking trail under blue sky near Phoenix Arizona
A vertical shot of a Hesperaloe parviflora, also known as Red Yucca, a flowering plant native to the deserts of the southwestern
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This is a photograph of a blooming cactus in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona, USA on a spring day.
Cegador Cactus at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Arizona
Desert landscape in Saguaro National Park in Arizona, USA.
Ironwood trees at Peralta Regional Park in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix Arizona
Peaking through the cactus at Picketpost Mountain. Sonoran Desert east of Phoenix, Arizona. American Southwest.
Salt River Arizona recreation area, Desert Mountains, east of Phoenix Arizona
Saguaro cactus in Arizona desert at sunset at Saguaro National Park USA. This park is located near Tucson, Arizona. This giant cactus is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants are found only in a small portion of the US. The part is in two parts. One on east side of Tucson and one on the west side.
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