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Watch now: Cactus blooms brighten the Southern Arizona desert
- By Johanna Eubank
Arizona Daily Star
Johanna Eubank
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Cactus blooms are more reliable than wildflowers because they require less rain. With enough water, they can have multiple bloom cycles. Photos by Doug Kreutz, Arizona Daily Star
Johanna Eubank
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