And on all sides, the air is alive with the songs of desert birds. The deserts of the Southwest provide excellent birding.

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With over two million cacti dotting the landscape in southeastern Arizona, Saguaro National Park is a must-visit location any time of the year. But in the springtime, the saguaros and a variety of ...

These blue and yellow blooms are often used for groundcover and were one of the late Princess Diana's favorite flowers. You can see them in Alaska in the summer. Saguaro cactus blossom ...

Just like we have the American flag and individual U.S. state flags, states also have their own state flowers. (The national ...

Known for its large, colorful flowers, this low-maintenance cactus purifies indoor air and adds vibrant beauty to any room The iconic desert cactus is perfect for low-maintenance care, requiring ...

A major challenge during the flowering stage is mango malformation, a disorder that leads to excessive and abnormal growth of floral structures, severely impacting fruit development. If malformed ...

Arizona through our lens: 37 reasons we're thankful to live in Arizona from road trips to dive bars to Mexican food The 2025 Cactus League ... creating flowers and fruits to attract them.