Desert Botanical Garden (distinctive desert plant collection)

The Desert Botanical Garden in Papago Park is internationally recognized for its extensive living collection of desert plants, with a particular emphasis on Sonoran Desert species. The garden supports research, conservation, and education programs focused on arid-land ecosystems and hosts seasonal exhibitions that highlight cacti, succulents, and native plants. Its specialized collections and conservation work make it a leading institution for the study and display of desert flora.