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Large Saguaro Cactus growing in Tucson, Arizona

Several large saguaro cactus in Saguaro National Park, with Catalina Mountains in the background.

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Saguaro cacti at sunrise, with the setting moon in the distance, in the Sonoran Desert near Scottsdale, Arizona

The Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) is one of the iconic plants of the Sonoran Desert in Southern Arizona and Western Sonora, Mexico. These plants are large cacti that develop branches as they grow and mature. The branches generally bend upward but not always. The fluted trunks and branches of the saguaro are covered with protective spines. In the late spring the plant develops white flowers and red fruit forms in the summer.

Saguaros are found only in the Sonoran Desert. To thrive they need water and the correct temperature. At higher elevations, the cold weather and frost can kill the saguaro. The Sonoran Desert experiences monsoon rains during July and August. This is when the saguaro obtains the moisture it needs to survive and thrive. These saguaro cacti were found in Catalina State Park near Tucson, Arizona, USA.

Colorful and beautiful sunset over Gates Pass, Tucson, AZ, with saguaro and cholla cactus

A saguaro cactus under the brilliant blue skies of Arizona's Sonoran Desert

Saguaro, Carnegiea gigantea, and other cacti in vicinity of Signal Hill in Saguaro National Park near Tucson, Arizona.

Stock photograph of a saguaro cactus forest in Saguaro National Park, Arizona, USA during sunset.

This is a photograph of a cactus in Saguaro National Park in Arizona, USA on a spring day.

Cholla cacti holding light during majestic sunset with saguaro cactus silhouettes and camelback mountain in distance shot from McDowell sonoran conservancy in scottsdale, AZ

Evening Light Warms Tall Saguaro Cactus Before Falling Into Shade in Saguaro National Park

Saguaro Cactus and hiking trail near Tucson Arizona on the Sweetwater Preserve

Spectacular Desert Evening: Saguaros and small cacti in Sonoran Desert - Saguaro National Park, Tucson, Arizona, USA

Saguaro cactus forest hillside near Tucson Arizona.

Views of the Sonoran Desert in the area of Tucson Arizona. Showing Saguaro Cactus and many shrubs. Carnegiea gigantea.

Woman looking at top of a saguaro cactus, Saguaro National Park, Arizona.

A large tree like cactus that have branches shaped like candelabra

DescriptionSabino Canyon is a significant canyon located in the Santa Catalina Mountains and the Coronado National Forest north of Tucson, Arizona, United States. Sabino Canyon is a popular recreation area for residents and visitors of Southern Arizona, providing a place to walk, hike or ride.

This is a photograph of a cactus in Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona, USA on a spring day.

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