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The Desert House at the Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago, Illinois is an amazing place filled with plants that all share a desert environment. Here is a photo tour of some on the prickly plants that can be seen in this massive arid garden under glass.
Although the plants here share an adaptation to a desert environment, this room does not reflect a real desert. . There are plants in this room from Africa, Asia, the Americas and all over the world that, in nature, would not be growing side-by-side or within such close proximity to one another.
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I think these Golden Barrel Cactus are my favorites. They grow in Mexico and are considered endangered and in some areas have become extinct as a result of wild specimens being poached.
Cacti usually bloom in the spring and summer and many species have flowers that only last for one day.
I love seeing cactus growing in the wild when I travel to arid regions, but seeing them here with their names and place of origin conveniently displayed on a plaque makes it easy to learn more about them.
The Conservatory is free, although donations are accepted. It's a fantastic place to visit when a cold Midwestern winter has begun to wear you down!
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