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Fouquieria splendens (commonly known as ocotillo / ɒ k ə ˈ t iː j oʊ / (Latin American Spanish:), but also referred to as buggywhip, coachwhip, candlewood, slimwood, desert coral, Jacob's staff, Jacob cactus, and vine cactus) is a plant indigenous to the Mojave Desert, Sonoran Desert, Chihuahuan Desert and Colorado Desert in the Southwestern United States (southern California, southern ...
Stenocereus thurberi, the organ pipe cactus, [3] is a species of cactus native to Mexico and the United States. The species is found in rocky desert. Two subspecies are recognized based on their distribution and height. The Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is named for the species. Cacti are minimally adapted to particular thermal niches ...
Flowers appear at the top of the plant only after many years. The barrel cactus can live to be over 100 years old. Barrel cactus buds typically start to bloom in April with a bright yellow or orange flower. Pink and red varieties also exist but occur less frequently. The flowers only appear on the very top of the plant.
The Saguaro cactus is still present, but less frequently than in the Arizona uplands, and is smaller in this ecotone. [2]: 7 It is almost entirely absent on the California side of the Colorado River. [2]: 7 Desert Holly (Atriplex hymenelytra) can tolerate even the hottest and driest sites. [9]: 271
eastern Mojave Desert and western Sonoran Desert Ecoregions in: Southern California, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah in the Southwestern United States; and Baja California, and Sonora state in Northwestern Mexico. Ferocactus diguetii: Mexico. Ferocactus emoryi (Engelm.) Orcutt: Emory's Barrel Cactus, Biznaga-barril de Emory
The saguaro is a columnar cactus that grows notable branches, usually referred to as arms.Over 50 arms may grow on one plant, with one specimen having 78 arms. [6] Saguaros grow from 3–16 m (10–52 ft) tall, and up to 75 cm (30 in) in diameter.
Echinocereus triglochidiatus is a species of hedgehog cactus known by several common names, including kingcup cactus, claret cup cactus, red-flowered hedgehog cactus and Mojave mound cactus. This cactus is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it is a resident of varied habitats from low desert to rocky slopes ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 5 March 2025. Family of mostly succulent plants, adapted to dry environments This article is about the plant family. For other uses, see Cactus (disambiguation). "Cacti" redirects here. For the software, see Cacti (software). For the album, see Cacti (album). Cactus Temporal range: 35–0 Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O ...