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A horizontal close-up photo of a small, blue-green succulent plant with numerous straight, upright leaves, possibly a small agave or sansevieria variety. The plant is centered in the frame and is growing directly out of a bed of light brown and grey gravel or pebbles.

Utah Agave

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What agave produces yellowish flowers on an impressive flower spike that can reach up to 12 feet? Learn more about Utah Agave.

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An indoor desert exhibit is captured, featuring a large, tall columnar cactus in the foreground. To its right, a spiky yucca plant stands next to an interpretive sign. The plants are surrounded by various sizes of rocks, creating a desert landscape. In the background, a path winds through it which is housed under a large, glass-domed structure with visible white support beams.

Saguaro

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White Wing Doves consume the seeds of this cactus? Learn more about the Saguaro cactus.

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A close-up view of a plant with slender, silver-green leaves, possibly Fourwing Saltbush, growing in arid, rocky soil. The leaves are elongated with some reddish stems visible among them. In the background, there are hints of larger rocks and sandy ground.

Fourwing Saltbush

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What woody shrub has interesting means in which to conserve water in its desert environment? Learn more about Fourwing Saltbush.
 

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The fluffy, green, spherical flower of a Feather Bush, on a thin, delicate stem. Its leaves are small fronds of even smaller leaves that resemble a fern. The background is blurred, showing hints of brown and green.

Feather Bush

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What desert tree produces small, white to cream-colored, puffball-like flowers that attract bees and butterflies? Learn more about Feather Bush.

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An arid desert environment with a rocky, sandy ground with bright green vines covered in yellow spikes creeping over and around the rocks. A gnarled tree trunk is visible in the far corner.

Lions Tail

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What cactus begins life growing upright and columnar but soon becomes heavy, falls over and roots in? Learn more about Creeping Devil.

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