Guyana, Demerara-Mahaica Region, Georgetown, Silk Cotton or Kapok tree, Ceiba pentandra, in the Botanical Gardens. In the foreground are lotus plants.

Guyana, Demerara-Mahaica Region, Georgetown, Silk Cotton or Kapok tree, Ceiba pentandra, in the Botanical Gardens. A large agave plant is flowering at left.

Saguaro cactus, Carnegiea gigantea, Dramatic view from below of a single stem with arms branching upwards towards a blue sky with wispy clouds, its shadow on a white wall.