Over the last five years, researchers have found that the death rate for saguaros in the Phoenix area jumped from 1% to 2% ...

Koby Brea needs a haircut. The Phoenix Suns ' second-round pick out of Kentucky posted a scenic picture on his Instagram page ...

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona sits along a primary migratory flyway for birds stopping during their long journeys elsewhere. Birders, photographers, and those who simply enjoy ...

The Palm Springs Rose was “honored widely. It has been judged one of the top 10 American-developed roses.” ...

Mycorrhizal fungi are vital to ecosystems around the world, but remain largely understudied, especially in arid regions. They ...

Arizona's saguaro cactus has evolved to thrive in the extreme climate of the Sonoran Desert, but after decades of rising heat, even these towering icons are showing signs of stress. Kris Van Cleave ...

The prickly pear cactus is gaining appeal for being rich in minerals, dietary fibre and other nutrients. Read more at ...

Tucson Mountain Park west of the city is one place to see ocotillos and some early cactus flowers. Ocotillo blooms are abundant, but cactus flowers are scattered for now.

Involved in the deal: Phoenix, Houston, Atlanta, Minnesota, Golden State, Brooklyn and the Los Angeles Lakers. It includes a ...