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Nov 14, 2023 · Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is the only place in the United States to see large stands of organ pipe cacti growing naturally, though their range extends far south into Mexico. The organ pipe cactus is a wonderful example of the adaptations that cacti need to flourish in the Sonoran Desert.
organ-pipe cactus, (Stenocereus thurberi), large species of cactus (family Cactaceae), native to Mexico and to southern Arizona in the United States. Organ-pipe cactus is characteristic of warmer rocky parts of the Sonoran Desert in Baja California , Sonora (Mexico), and southern Arizona.
Oct 3, 2016 · The namesake species of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, the organ pipe cactus (Stenocereus thurberi) is the second-largest columnar cactus in the United States and can grow up to 23 feet tall. With many slender, curving stems that some believe resemble the pipes of an old-fashioned organ, organ pipes are tuned to the rhythms of the sun and ...
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is a U.S. national monument and UNESCO biosphere reserve located in extreme southern Arizona that shares a border with the Mexican state of Sonora. The park is the only place in the United States where the senita and organ pipe cactus grow wild.
Sep 21, 2023 · Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument holds an extraordinary collection of plants, wildlife, and geologic wonders of the Sonoran Desert. The monument offers protection and sanctuary for many rare species that are not found elsewhere.
Stories from Organ Pipe Cactus. A tri-national park, Organ Pipe Cactus is neighbored by the Tohono O’odham Nation and Mexico. Visit this stunning landscape and appreciate the vibrant cultures that have called this place home for generations.
Aug 19, 2023 · Part of what makes Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument unique is the vast diversity of life found within its boundaries. Birds, mammals, reptiles, and even fish thrive in the “Green Desert”. Special adaptations and evolutions allow Sonoran Desert wildlife to fill certain roles, or niches, in their environment.
