When you think of life in the desert, the cactus always comes to mind. Cactus often have strange shapes, spines, and beautiful flowers. Although most North Americans think of cactus as a Southwest plant, they are found all over the world.

• Go to the Basics Page.
• Go to the More Detail Page.
• Go to the In Depth Page.

Try the A Walk in the Cactus WebQuest.

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