The Super-Sized Saguaro and Its Greedy Guests

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The Saguaro cactus, found in Mexico, Arizona and some parts of California is a giant among its type, growing to the size of a tree. It also gets a number of house guests during its life time.


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A Tree That Cuts Its Own Branches and Other Bizarre Namib Desert Plants

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The Namib Desert is home to some of the world’s rarest and most interesting flora and fauna. A plant that resembles an alien life form and thought to be a relic of the Jurassic period can only be found here.


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The Desert Saguaro

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The majestic Saguaro cactus is an icon for the American southwest and the state flower for Arizona, USA. It is a home for birds, food for many desert animals, and an enigma to many who seek to apply logic to all things.


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The Smiley Plant and Its Reason to Smile

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It talks about the life cycle of cactus, its beauty and usability.


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Xerophytes

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A description of xerophytes and their main features.


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Saguaros: Giants You Can Get Stuck on

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The giant saguaro cactus has surprised and amazed visitors to America’s southwest desert for over a hundred years. This nature article captures their special traits and inspiring qualities.


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Is That a Giant Pickle?

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Here’s a riddle for you! What has arms but no legs? An octopus? No, that’s not the answer.


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