Cacti of the Desert Southwest
The book Cacti of the American Southwest explores the diverse plant life found in desert environments. The region supports many drought-tolerant species, including plants found nowhere else on earth. Cacti stand out as some of the most recognizable and distinctive desert plants. These species thrive in harsh conditions but depend on fragile ecosystems.
Many protected areas help conserve these plants and their habitats. Saguaro National Park and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument protect large concentrations of iconic species. Other plants, such as the Pima pineapple cactus, remain less visible and more vulnerable. This 96-page book works well for readers interested in desert ecology and plant life.
- ISBN-13: 9781887896283
- Genre: Nature & outdoors
- Format: Paperback
- Trim size: 9" x 9"
- Page coun: 96 pages
- Published by Rio Nuevo in 2001
- Written by Meg Quinn
- Audience: adult
The book Cacti of the American Southwest explores the diverse plant life found in desert environments. The region supports many drought-tolerant species, including plants found nowhere else on earth. Cacti stand out as some of the most recognizable and distinctive desert plants. These species thrive in harsh conditions but depend on fragile ecosystems.
Many protected areas help conserve these plants and their habitats. Saguaro National Park and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument protect large concentrations of iconic species. Other plants, such as the Pima pineapple cactus, remain less visible and more vulnerable. This 96-page book works well for readers interested in desert ecology and plant life.
- ISBN-13: 9781887896283
- Genre: Nature & outdoors
- Format: Paperback
- Trim size: 9" x 9"
- Page coun: 96 pages
- Published by Rio Nuevo in 2001
- Written by Meg Quinn
- Audience: adult
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The book Cacti of the American Southwest explores the diverse plant life found in desert environments. The region supports many drought-tolerant species, including plants found nowhere else on earth. Cacti stand out as some of the most recognizable and distinctive desert plants. These species thrive in harsh conditions but depend on fragile ecosystems.
Many protected areas help conserve these plants and their habitats. Saguaro National Park and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument protect large concentrations of iconic species. Other plants, such as the Pima pineapple cactus, remain less visible and more vulnerable. This 96-page book works well for readers interested in desert ecology and plant life.
- ISBN-13: 9781887896283
- Genre: Nature & outdoors
- Format: Paperback
- Trim size: 9" x 9"
- Page coun: 96 pages
- Published by Rio Nuevo in 2001
- Written by Meg Quinn
- Audience: adult
