The main difference between the saguaro and organ pipe is that saguaros grow arms high off a main stem while organ pipes grow their arms from the base. A nice combination of Arizona cacti and spring wildflowers. There is a saguaro, numerous small chollas, a barrel cactus, and an ocotillo with its beautiful red flowers. The ocotillo is not a true cactus and grows small leaves after rainy periods. Click on the photo for a really nice enlargement.
Nothing is quite as pleasing as running water in the desert.
Right, a change of pace. The authoritative guide to outdoor adventure in the wild and beautiful Grand Canyon State. Arizona's Sonoran Desert runs roughly from the foot of the Mogollon Rim to the Mexican border. The desert exists generally at elevations lower than 4,000 feet. The many low desert mountain ranges create a wide variety of terrains and experiences.