Saguaro cacti, Windgate Pass, Arizona, United States Jun 28, 2026

"Stick around" takes on a new meaning in the Sonoran Desert, where the saguaro cactus has mastered survival. With trunks and arms raised in all directions, this giant has become the American Southwest"s mascot.

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