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Most cacti live in habitats subject to at least some drought. Many live in extremely dry environments, even being found in the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on earth. Cacti show many adaptations to conserve water. Most species of cacti have lost true leaves, retaining only spines, which are highly modified leaves. As well as defending against herbivores, spines help prevent water loss by reducing airflow close to the cactus and providing some shade. Cactus spines are produced from specialized structures called areoles, a kind of highly reduced branch. Areoles are an identifying feature of cacti. As well as spines, areoles give rise to flowers, which are usually tubular and multipetaled. This one is just waiting to burst open. Fine Art America watermark will not appear on purchased artwork.

Ruth's home for the past 35 years has been Arizona. She loves all that the state has to offer from its changing climates to the array of birds, many of which are found at the world-renowned Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch in Gilbert. Ruth is a proud LMSW who is an ASU alumna and Mother of 3 children. She thanks you kindly for browsing and purchasing her art.