A wealth of information on one of the earth's most fascinating plants. Description of a great variety of cactus types--from the tall saguaro to the odd-looking prickly pear, from the lace cactus to the horse crippler--how and where they grow, and their many uses. Includes a guide to home cultivation of cactus, a list of desrt gardens, museums and natural areas in the Southwest where cactus may be observed, and even a collection of cactus recipes. Detailed line illustrations throughout.

Cactus, Southwest America, gardening