Category Archives: Sonoran Desert

Petrichor-The Monsoon is Here!

Posted on July 14, 2014 by rsingram

There is a Word Desert Denizens Need to Know…Petrichor. It’s been a long hot Spring! Now finally the Monsoon has arrived. With the clouds come lightning and thunder…and the oh so welcome RAIN. And RAIN And more RAIN! And then … Continue reading →

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The Giant Saguaro, King of the Desert!

Posted on May 23, 2014 by rsingram

It’s That Time of Year Again, the Saguaros are Blooming! The Saguaro bloom is the official State Flower of Arizona! Carnegiea gigantea, commonly known as the Giant Saguaro is the sentinel of the desert.  It reigns tall over all other … Continue reading →

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