Their sweet red fleshed fruits are turned into syrup by native peoples, such as the Tohono Oʼodham and Pima. Their ribs are used as building materials in the wood-poor deserts. The …

Sep 30, 2025 · 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 …

saguaro, (Carnegiea gigantea), large cactus species (family Cactaceae), native to Mexico and to Arizona and California in the United States. The fruits are an important food of American …

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Along with the howling coyote, roadrunner, and chili pepper, the saguaro (pronounced suh-WAR-oh) cactus is one of the enduring symbols of the desert Southwest. It has been immortalized in …

Towering over the gravelly thornscrub of the Sonoran Desert rises what some call the “king of cactuses,” the saguaro. Typically surrounded by creosote bushes, mesquites, and paloverdes, …

In Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, Saguaro National Park is the best place to see the iconic cactus, as well as other species of plants and animals among a backdrop of red-tinted mountains and …

Saguaros (Carnegiea gigantea) are the largest cacti in North America -- growing to a height of approximately 50 feet, and often weighing seven tons or more. Saguaros can be found only in …

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.

Oct 3, 2016 · The saguaro cactus, Carnegiea gigantea, is the largest cactus in the U.S., commonly reaching 40 feet in height. The saguaro provides both food and shelter for a variety …