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Large cactus, Tucson, Arizona

Healthy saguaro cactus in Saguaro National Park East, Tucson, Arizona

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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

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

Panorama of saguaro with morning light in Santa Catalina Mountains, Tucson, Arizona, USA.

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

Saguaro cactus in Arizona desert at sunset at Saguaro National Park USA. This park is located near Tucson, Arizona. This giant cactus is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants are found only in a small portion of the US. The part is in two parts. One on east side of Tucson and one on the west side.

A large tree like cactus that have branches shaped like candelabra

A hill with Saguaro Cactuses in the foreground and Tucson skyline and the Santa Catalina mountain range in the background.

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

This is a scenic desert landscape with different varieties of cactus in the Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona.

Silhouette of saguaro cacti during golden hour shoot from McDowell sonoran conservancy in scottsdale, az

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

Sunset in the Saguaro National Park, near Tucson, southeastern Arizona, United States. Big Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) stands out against an evening sky before the thunderstorm.

Saguaro cactus forest hillside near Tucson Arizona.

Saguaro cactus and Arizona desert landscape with blue sky.

The saguaro is a tree-like cactus species in the monotypic genus Carnegiea that can grow to be over 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.

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