Cacti in Yuma

The town of Yuma is in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona.  The largest cacti to be seen are the Saguaro which are thick in parts of the Desert but rather rare here.

A Saguaro Cactus can grow to be 40 feet tall and the species is protected by the state of Arizona.  This old beauty above is in a lot near our RV park.  Note the bird nest hole in the front arm.

This healthy Prickly Pear cactus is along the main driveway of our park.  Note the blooms that will open later in the season to make bright blossoms.

Here are what the blooms look like after they open.  This picture was taken from the internet so the color can vary with each plant.  The bees and hummingbirds are waiting.

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