The Plants of the Desert

Not many people think of the desert as a luscious environment, yet the plants there are unique and gorgeous in their own way. Some of the plants include....
1. Barrel Cactus

One of the most well know plants of the desert, the barrel cactus is a round cactus. These fascinating plants can grow up to eleven feet tall! It's also the largest cactus of the North American deserts.
2. Brittlebrush

This lovely plant is most common in the Mojave and Sonoron Deserts. The brittlebrush blooms in March through June and gives the desert a beautiful yellow color.
3. Chain Fruit Cholla

The Chain Fruit Cholla may look like a tree, but it's actually a cactus! It is found in many dry, sandy deserts around the world. The Chain Fruit Cholla's fruit is a pear shaped fruit commonly eaten by the Big Horn Sheep.
4. Creosote Bush

The Creosote Bush is mainly located in the desert regions of Texas, Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah. This bush looks very unique and can live up to 1,000 years!
5. Saguaro Cactus

This well known cactus is covered in 2-inch spikes. In May-June, the Saguaro Cactus blooms with white flowers. These cacti live in rockier deserts.

Of course, there are many other plants in the desert. Some of which include the ocotillo, Palo Verde, and Joshua Tree. But, these are some of the main plants. In the desert you can see all of these plants, so be sure to order your tickets through "Dazzling Desert Adventures!"