In ShortA variety of prickly pear plants, yucca trees and other unusual vegetation line the winding walkways of this one-acre garden. Children and adults marvel at the flora from exotic locales like South America, South Africa and Mexico. Hidden in a corner of the Stanford Arboretum, the spot offers an authentic desert experience without the concern of becoming stranded without water. Those in need of refreshment relax at the Cool Cafe just two blocks away at the university's art museum.