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The Flowers Are Not the Point

The Flowers Are Not the Point

by Shirin McArthur | Apr 26, 2021 | Nature and Seasons, Society and Culture

Cacti are blooming all over the Sonoran Desert right now. From ground-hugging hedgehogs to skyscraping saguaros, brilliant flowers are unveiling themselves in sartorial splendor. Many blooms last only a day, making it an exciting challenge for me to see how many I can...

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