Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona sits along a primary migratory flyway for birds stopping during their long journeys elsewhere. Birders, photographers, and those who simply enjoy ...

The saguaro cactus is the iconic plant of the Arizona borderlands, and in June and early July, its fruit ripens ...

The saguaro cactus is the iconic plant of the Arizona borderlands, and in June and early July, its thorn-covered small fruit ...

Arizona’s culinary landscape is just as vibrant and varied as its stunning desert vistas. Blending rich Native American ...

Often considered some of the best desert plants, prickly pears are remarkably resilient and versatile. Tolerating freezing ...

The desert may seem like the last place you'd expect to find flora. Yet the Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cacti, trees and flowers from all around the world.

Tucson has failed to enforce a policy meant to preserve native plants like saguaros for at least the past 20 years, a shortcoming that officials said saps limited groundwater, hinders the city’s ...

A research team led by the University of Arizona wants to reshape desert food production with native crops and new farming techniques tailored to global warming.