1. “Saguaro Cactus”

2. spiny having thorns The cactus has sharp spiny thorns.

3. decomposes decays; rots When the fruit gets old it decomposes.

4. topple fall over or be pushed over The dominoes are starting to topple over.

5. brush small trees and shrubs The boy was hiding in the brush.

6. habitat natural home of a plant or an animal A polar bear’s habitat is in the Arctic.

7. teeming full; almost overflowing The recycling bin is teeming with paper.

8. perch to sit or settle on a spot The owl likes to perch on a tree branch.

9. nectar a sweet liquid found in flowers The hummingbird is looking to get nectar from the flowers.