Over the last five years, researchers have found that the death rate for saguaros in the Phoenix area jumped from 1% to 2% ...

Cactus spines, especially on the local barrel cactus, also protect plants from herbivores and help reduce water loss by slowing air movement. And spines sometimes create latticework that provides ...

Desert vegetation such as the agave, sotol or desert spoon, barrel cactus, creosote bush, yucca, prickly pear and even the mighty saguaro were essential to living in the desert.

The first full official day of summer 2025 hit over the weekend and we know the heat can be brutal. B & B Cactus Farm says it's still planting season, though.

Golden Barrel Cactus: The golden barrel cactus is a striking spherical cactus with golden spines. It can grow quite large and ...

ASU is home to many varieties of cactuses and is a great place to see these desert plants in their desert environment. Each cactus has its own unique use and story, whether it's used for its medicinal ...

Minecraft cactus is found mostly in desert biomes, ... Farming is easy after you've obtained at least one cactus. Plant the cactus on a sand block, ensuring no adjacent blocks are present.

- Barrel cactus (Ferocactus spp.) - Lace cactus (Echinocereus spp.) These plants have different adaptations that allow them to survive and thrive in the desert environment.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Springtime is a particularly colorful season to visit the Desert Botanical Garden. Visitors who arrive mid-February through mid-June will see an abundance of blooming cactus ...

The barrel cactus is a type of cacti that is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and Mexico. These cacti have a round or cylindrical shape, and can grow to be over 10 feet tall.