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Arizona's saguaro cacti, a symbol of the U.S. West, are leaning, losing arms and in some cases falling over during the state's record streak of extreme heat, a scientist said on Tuesday.
The saguaro cactus blossom is Arizona's state flower. Why is the saguaro blossom Arizona's state flower? Arizona has about 51 native cactus species, but the saguaro is likely the most well-known.
Arizona's saguaro cacti, a symbol of the U.S. West, are leaning, losing arms and in some cases falling over as record-breaking extreme heat consumes the state, plant researchers say. "These plants ...
Arizona’s laws, which require permits to move or harvest native cacti, are a direct response to these shocking crimes, aiming to cripple the underground market and save these plants from extinction.
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona sits along a primary migratory flyway for birds stopping during their long journeys elsewhere. Birders, photographers, and those who simply enjoy ...
The saguaro blossom is Arizona's state flower. The blossoms crown the iconic cactuses each spring. Here's why they were picked and how to see them.
Over the last five years, researchers have found that the death rate for saguaros in the Phoenix area jumped from 1% to 2% ...
Between crested cactuses and the "four-arm flexing" cactus, Arizona's native flora can take some unusual shapes. Tucson even has the kissing cactus, which looks like a couple embracing. But the T ...
Arizona is known for its cactus, especially the saguaro. But a lesser known cactus in Tucson is gaining attention for its unique shape. Check it out.
PHOENIX — The cactus ferruginous pygmy owl native to Arizona, one of North America’s smallest raptors, was unprotected by the federal government for nearly two decades entering last week.
Arizona's saguaro cacti, a symbol of the U.S. West, ... Desert Botanical Garden, which has over 2/3 of all cactus species, including saguaros which can grow to over 12 meters ...