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Cacti are nature's soldier's. They often come with a reminder that all that is beautiful is not easy to come by without effort and some hurt. Not all desert plants are cactus. Some find a small geographic and seasonal niche that allows them to survive the hot and dry summers. Many have adapted in special ways to deal with the lack of water and shade. Celebrate natures' diversity.
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In the Ajo Mountains, and Pipe Organ Cactus National Monument, Arizona. Feb 26, 2009 Mexican poopies and saguaro and organ pipe cacti.
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In the Ajo Mountains, and Pipe Organ Cactus National Monument, Arizona. Feb 26, 2009 Mexican poopies and saguaro and organ pipe cacti.

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  • Desert Indian Paintbrush at Verde Valley Thousand Trails campground, along nature trail near Cottonwood, AZ. April 1, 2012.
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  • Bladderpod (Isomeris arborea), family Capparaceae. This flowering shrub is in Joshua Tree National Park off of Mecca Dale Road. It has interesting bean pods and is about 3 feet tall. Dec 2008
  • Organ Pipe cactus and poppies
  • In the Ajo Mountains, and Pipe Organ Cactus National Monument, Arizona. Feb 26, 2009 Mexican poopies and saguaro and organ pipe cacti.
  • Saguaro Cactus on the left and the Pipe Organ Cactus on the right in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Arizona. Feb 27, 2009
  • Montezumas Head and the Saguaro Cactus at Pipe Organ Cactus National Monument. Arizona. Feb 27, 2009
  • Mexican poppies
  • Pipe Organ Cactus and Mexican Poppies at Pipe Organ Cactus National Monument, Arizona. Feb 26, 2009
  • Saguaro Cactus hiding the sun at Pipe Organ Cactus National Monument. Arizona. Feb 26, 2009
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