Saguaro - Wikipedia
The saguaro (/ səˈ (ɡ) wɑːroʊ / sə-(G)WAR-oh, [5] Spanish: [saˈɣwaɾo]; Carnegiea gigantea) is a tree-like cactus species in the monotypic genus Carnegiea that can grow to be over 12 meters (40 feet) tall. It is native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, the Mexican state of Sonora, and the Whipple Mountains and Imperial County areas of California.
The Saguaro Cactus - U.S. National Park Service
2024年4月11日 · The saguaro (suh-waa-row), also known as the giant cactus, has been an iconic symbol of the American southwest for ages. These majestic beings are easily recognized by their size and structure, sometimes reaching a height of 50 feet tall.
Saguaro National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
2024年9月12日 · Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of …
Types of Desert Cacti (With Pictures) – Identification Guide
2023年10月16日 · The saguaro cactus is one of the largest cacti in Arizona. The identifying features of this desert cactus are its arm-like branches curved upward and attached to a thick columnar stem. The green, cylindrical stems have a ribbed appearance and are covered in spiny stems called arms.
7 Common Types of Cacti in Arizona (with Pictures)
2024年2月23日 · The largest cactus in the United States. The plant was named after Andrew Carnegie, founder of the Carnegie Institution. It can sprout up to 25 arms. The Saguaro is the largest in the United States. A mature Saguaro can grow up to 40 ft tall, and it can be quite heavy.
Cacti of Arizona, USA - American Southwest
Cacti are found all across the state; they are most numerous in Pima County in the far south (51 species), and least common in Greenlee County in the east (8 species). Some of the most localized plants are coryphantha recurvata, cylindropuntia abyssi, escobaria robbinsiorum, pachycereus schottii (senita) and several pediocactus species, while ...
Saguaro Cactus - Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (U.S.
2023年8月23日 · The saguaro cactus is the largest cactus in the United States. The saguaro cactus grows as a column at a very slow rate, with all growth occurring at the tip, or top of the cactus. It can take 10 years for a saguaro cactus to reach 1 inch in height, but these mighty cacti eventually grow to reach an average height of 40 feet, and the tallest ...
Where to See Saguaro Cactus in Phoenix, AZ | Hiking & Nature
Find the best places to see the iconic saguaro cactus in Phoenix, AZ and check out spots like Desert Botanical Garden and The Phoenician Resort & Spa.
The iconic giant saguaro cactus in the Sonoran Desert
2023年7月28日 · The saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) is a long‐lived columnar cactus of the Sonoran Desert that experiences episodic recruitment and mortality. Previous studies have attributed long‐term changes in saguaro populations to climatic factors, including increased ge
Sonoran Desert Fact Sheet - Saguaro Cactus - Arizona-Sonora …
The saguaro is an icon of the Sonoran Desert region! This impressive plant is the largest cactus in the United States, growing 10 to 40 feet or even 50 feet tall. (Picture a three-story building!) Though they’re about 30 inches across, their root systems can extend as far as 100 feet (or as wide as three school buses parked in a line).
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