But the only secluded shady spots in the desert are often right next to a cholla cactus, so contact is inevitable! But even worse was the array of dislodged pads on or in the ground already ...

Cactus ferruginous pygmy owls are named for the saguaro cactuses they live in, their rusty-colored stripes, and their small size ... for urban development gobbling up their unique Sonoran Desert ...

Visitors who arrive mid-February through mid-June will see an abundance of blooming cactus just ... The garden's brightly colored plants sharply contrast the Sonoran Desert's cinnamon-red buttes ...