10 Plants That Thrive In Desert Conditions
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Saguaro Cactus
(
Carnegiea gigantea
): Iconic cactus of the Sonoran Desert with tall, branching arms and white flowers
Agave
(
Agave spp.
): Succulent plants with rosettes of thick, fleshy leaves and tall flower spikes
Yucca
(
Yucca spp.
): Hardy plants with sword-shaped leaves and tall spikes of white or creamy flowers
Barrel Cactus
(
Ferocactus spp.
): Globular cacti with ribs and spines, often covered in yellow or red flowers
Palo Verde Tree
(
Parkinsonia spp.
): Small, drought-tolerant trees with green bark and yellow flowers, common in the Southwest US
Ocotillo
(
Fouquieria splendens
): Tall, spiny shrub with slender, spiky stems and vibrant red flowers after rainfall
Desert Marigold
(
Baileya multiradiata
): Low-growing perennial with yellow daisy-like flowers, native to desert regions
Prickly Pear Cactus
(
Opuntia spp.
): Flat, paddle-shaped pads with spines and colorful flowers, edible fruits (tunas)
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