70 Common Cacti of the Southwest

With their twisted shapes, fascinating spines, and vibrant blooms, cacti captivate visitors and residents of the American Southwest alike. From Texas’s Big Bend country to the Sonoran, Chihuahuan, and Mojave Deserts, these hardy plants thrive, their succulent forms helping define the region’s arid beauty.

70 Common Cacti of the Southwest is a must-have field guide to the names, features, and ranges of these remarkable plants. It includes more than 75 color photos, tips for identification, and brief descriptions of habitat and distribution for each species you’re most likely to encounter in the deserts and foothills of the Southwest.

• ISBN-13: 9780911408829
• Genre: Nature & Outdoors, Published by WNPA
• Format: Paperback
• Trim size: 4" x 6"
• Page count: 80 pages
• Published by Western National Parks Association in 1989
• Written by Pierre C. Fischer
• Photography by Jack Dykinga
• Illustrated by Paul Mirocha
• Audience: Adult, General