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Dusk over Tucson, AZ shot from Redding Pass road.

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

Sunset in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson Arizona at night framed by saguaro cactus and Santa Catalina Mountains

A large tree like cactus that have branches shaped like candelabra

Sedona Arizona, Southwestern United States

Clearing spring storm at the Ajo Mountains in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

The rising sun casts a gentle, golden light on the diverse array of saguaro cacti and the lush desert foliage against rugged mountain terrain.

Contemporary adobe home with desert landscaping near sunset with mountain backdrop in Tucson, AZ.

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.

Aerial view of Downtown Tucson and the Tucson area with a Saguaro Cactus in the foreground and dramatic clouds and the Santa Catalina Mountains in the background, during summertime (including during the summer monsoon.)

Tucson, Arizona, USA - May 28, 2022: Afternoon sun shines on the urban core of downtown Tucson.

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

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

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

Aerial panorama of Downtown Tucson, Arizona at sunset.

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.

Top view of golf course in desert landscape, Arizona, USA.

The Sahuarita mountains in the background and a Cholla cactus in the foreground typify the Arizona desert in late afternoon in July

Drone shot of tents on sidewalks in a homeless area outside downtown Phoenix, Arizona.

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The AD Wash cut a gap in the Buckhorn Mountains on its way to merge with Castle Creek in Maricopa County, Arizona

Aerial View of the Tucson Suburb of Oro Valley, Arizona

Drone View of Border Wall Between El Paso Texas USA and Juárez Chihuahua Texas at Puerto Anapra

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

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