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12月19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.
Sonoran Desert Fact Sheet - Saguaro Cactus
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.
Saguaro Cactus 101: Facts And How To Grow - CactusWay
2024年2月5日 · The Saguaro cactus, or Carnegiea gigantea, is probably the cactus you picture when conceptualizing what a cactus is. Like many other cacti, the Saguaro cactus features …
Saguaro Cactus - U.S. National Park Service
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.
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, …
Saguaro | Description, Distribution, & Facts | Britannica
2025年2月7日 · 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 Indians, who also use the woody saguaro skeletons.
The Regions Where The Saguaro Cactus Thrives | ShunCy
Discover the fascinating regions where the saguaro cactus flourishes, from the Sonoran Desert to parts of California and Arizona. Learn about the unique conditions that allow these iconic desert dwellers to thrive.
Stunning Saguaros: Ten Fascinating Facts About Saguaro Cacti
2021年4月2日 · The saguaro is the largest cactus in the United States. These sun-loving plants commonly reach heights of 40 feet, and a few saguaro giants grow to sixty feet and beyond!
The iconic giant saguaro cactus in the Sonoran Desert - USGS.gov
2023年7月28日 · The saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) is a keystone species that grows only in the Sonoran Desert of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States.