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Rocky hillside of saguaro and other cactus

Saguaro National Park rugged slope full of cactus.

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Sahuaros in the Sonoran Desert

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.

Saguaros 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.

Arizona Desert Landscape with Sun Rays

This is a landscape photograph of saguaro cacti filling the Sonoran desert landscape in Arizona on a spring day.

Saguaro Cactus in snow. Winter desert scene

Forward view of dirt road ahead within National Park

Fantastic clouds pass over the McDowell Sonoran Preserve at night

Saguaro cactus forest hillside in Arizona.

Spectacular Desert Evening: Saguaros and small cacti in Sonoran Desert - Saguaro National Park, Tucson, Arizona, USA

Arch Canyon is a picturesque location located along the Ajo Mountain Drive in the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona, near the border with Mexico. The Ajo Mountain Drive is a scenic loop road that offers visitors the opportunity to explore the diverse landscapes and natural features of the desert. Arch Canyon is named for the natural arch formation that can be found within the canyon. The arch itself is a stunning geological feature created by erosion over thousands of years. It is composed of ancient volcanic rock and stands as a testament to the forces of nature that have shaped the landscape of the region. Arch Canyon is in the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument south of Ajo, Arizona, USA.

Saguaro Cactus Fill The Hillside of foothills below the Rincon mountains

The cardon cactus (Echinopsis atacamensis) (cardón) is a species of cactus from Chile, Argentina and Bolivia. The wood of this species can be used in building and in making furniture. Tilcara is a town in Jujuy province in northern Argentina. It lies in the dramatic Quebrada de Humahuaca mountain valley

Winter desert landscape with Saguaro Cactus and snow at Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona.

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

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

The Valley of the Giant Sahuares, a forest of huge cardons located in Baja California Sur.

The East End Trail

Panorama of saguaro with morning light in Santa Catalina Mountains, Tucson, Arizona, USA.

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