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Cactus Spotlights (9)

• Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea)
• Southwest (Fishhook) Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus wislizeni)
• Hedgehog Cactus, Cockscomb (Echinocereus fasciculatus)
• Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia spp)
• Fishhook Pincushion Cactus (Mammillaria grahamii)
• Chainfruit (Jumping) Cholla (Opuntia fulgida)
• Teddybear Cholla (Opuntia bigelovii)
• Staghorn Cholla (Opuntia versicolor)
• Christmas Cholla (Opuntia leptocaulis)

Cacti are a memorable part of Tucson's flora -- in more ways than one. People look at Saguaros and see human figures. And you will never forget the cactus that "jumped out" and got you. Columnar cacti (such as the Saguaro), along with leguminous trees, characterize the Sonoran Desert. To learn more about cacti, go to the Cactus Family page.