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Write An Essay On The Sonoran Desert

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There is another well-known cactus is the Sonoran Desert, the barrel cactus, which is also the most commonly found cactus in the desert. This kind of cactus can normally grow to a height of 5 to 11 feet. It has a cylinder-shaped body, sometimes it is even bigger than a man. From April through June, the flowers bloom at the top of the plant. Normally, the flower is yellow-green or red, but the color may vary depending on different species. The barrel cactus has numerous ridges going down the sides. These ridges are covered with long sharp spines, which prevent, on one hand, the water loss in the dry heat weather, on the other hand, the thirsty animals in the desert as well as mankind. Like the Saguaro cactus, the barrel cactus is also a source

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