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The Nature of Arizona, 2nd ed: An Introduction to Familiar Plants, Animals & Outstanding Natural Attractions
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- Amazon Sales Rank: #375690 in Books
- Published on: 2006-03-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 176 pages
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Waterford Press produces simplified guides to nature, science, travel and languages. The company's 300+ titles have sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide.
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These common desert plants are familiar sights since most have been widely transplanted in urban areas. All are evergreen and differ from other trees by having trunks that lack growth rings.
Saguaro, Carnegiea gigantean
Size: To 50 ft. (15 m)
Description: Upright, stout trunk is ribbed vertically. Trunk usually grows 'arms' when 50-100 years old. Waxy white flowers bloom in May and are succeeded by fleshy red fruits in June.
Habitat: Rocky desert soils in southern Arizona.
Comments: The symbol of southwestern deserts, the saguaro is an important food source and nesting site for desert animals including woodpeckers, martins, owls, lizards and wood rats, to name a few. The fruits are used to make jellies and wine.
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Loved it
We bought this book for my in-laws as a gift after a visit to their new home in Arizona. They loved both books and on a recent (second)visit there, we also used this book as a reference. Very easy to use and understand with just the right amount of information.
Everything you need to know about the wildlife of Arizona
This book illustrates the many wildlife and flora of Arizona. It includes everything you need to know in regards to safe and unsafe in the habitat.
An extremely informative guide.
