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Montezuma Castle National Monument supports a highly diverse flora. In spite of the small acreages of the Castle and Well units, together they support 379 species of plants. This is an impressive amount for a semiarid upland area with less than 12 inches of precipitation annually. These plants not only support an incredible natural ecosystem, but tell the story of a millennium of continued use by local cultures. We call that use ethnobotany; walk our trails and learn how the desert flora provides for our human needs.
Wildflowers
Beauty in the Desert 
Succulents of the Southwest
A Prickly Treat 
Trees and Shrubs
Explore Trees and Shrubs of the Southwest 
Grasses
Grasses Of The Desert |
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Last updated: September 11, 2021