Brittlebush
The stems of what desert plant was used by cowboys as toothbrushes. Learn more about Brittlebush.
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The stems of what desert plant was used by cowboys as toothbrushes. Learn more about Brittlebush.
Branches of this tree performs photosynthesis. Learn more about the Blue Palo Verde tree.
Which cactus is hard to see unless it is flowering or fruiting because it is often found growing in grasslands? Learn more about the Barrel Cactus.
What tree with bright yellows flowers can be seen blooming almost anytime in the desert? Learn more about the Arizona Yellowbells.
What slow growing agave is a hybrid native to Arizona? Learn more about the Arizona Agave.
The Desert is a glass-domed building designed to recreate an arid, colorful desert. Walk among free-flight birds, towering saguaros and watch the racing roadrunners.


Did you know dense hair on the pads of the sand cat's feet protect them against the hot sands of the desert? Learn more about sand cats.

Did you know ornate uromastyxs are capable of getting moisture out of even the driest seeds and plants? Learn more about the ornate urogastyx.