Nopal cactus grows where others wouldn’t dare. Resilient, versatile, and adaptive, it is one of the most widely recognized ...

A new study finds that the Sonoran Desert’s iconic cactuses are suffering, not only from prolonged drought but also from ...

Getting flowers for mom can be a beautiful gift, but El Pasoans buying flowers in Mexico can actually pose a risk of bringing ...

Researchers are concerned the declines will lessen the scale of and in some cases possibly eliminate the large saguaro forests in Arizona.

Yet the Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cacti, trees and flowers from all around the world. The garden's brightly colored plants sharply contrast the Sonoran Desert's ...

ATLIXCO, Mexico (AP) — Every year ... toting 70-pound chains and pieces of cactus lodged in their arms and legs. It’s part of a tradition in the town where participants say they are paying ...