Grand Canyon National Park - Plants in Grand Canyon face many hardships and grow in a world with rocky soil, harsh weather, and little water. When flowers bloom in spring, color pops
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NAU study: climate change likely to affect Grand Canyon vegetation | Williams-Grand Canyon News | Williams-Grand Canyon, AZ
![Grand Canyon NPS on Twitter: "Many Grand Canyon plants constrict their growth during the short, cold days of winter. These prickly pear cacti turn purple because they become deficient in phosphorous - Grand Canyon NPS on Twitter: "Many Grand Canyon plants constrict their growth during the short, cold days of winter. These prickly pear cacti turn purple because they become deficient in phosphorous -](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Epm7EUhUYAIPDuP.jpg)