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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
Cacti / Desert Succulents
A photo of the ripe bright red fruit of the prickly pear cactus.

NPS Photo by Barry Nielsen

Ripe red fruit of the prickly pear cactus.

Cactus common to the area include: Prickly Pear, Fendler's Hedgehog, Claret Cup Hedgehog, Cane Cholla.

Succulents include: Soaptree Yucca, Banana Yucca, Parry Agave, Desert Spoon.
Hummingbird  

Did You Know?
Seven different types of hummingbirds are seen at the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and the Gila National Forest: blue-throated hummingbird, magnificent hummingbird, black-chinned hummingbird, anna’s hummingbird, calliope hummingbird, broad-tailed hummingbird, and rufous hummingbird.

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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:23 EST