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$The Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) is one of the iconic plants of the Sonoran Desert in Southern Arizona and Western Sonora, Mexico. These plants are large cacti that develop branches as they grow and mature. The branches generally bend upward but not always. The fluted trunks and branches of the saguaro are covered with protective spines. In the late spring the plant develops white flowers and red fruit forms in the summer.\n\nSaguaros are found only in the Sonoran Desert. To thrive they need water and the correct temperature. At higher elevations, the cold weather and frost can kill the saguaro. The Sonoran Desert experiences monsoon rains during July and August. This is when the saguaro obtains the moisture it needs to survive and thrive. These saguaro cacti were found in Catalina State Park near Tucson, Arizona, USA.$

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

The beautiful surroundings of South Mountain Park, Phoenix, Arizona located in the Southwest USA. The park is home to the famous saguaro cactus which is a world famous symbol for the Western United States.

Saguaro Cactus in snow. Winter desert scene

This is a landscape photograph of saguaro cactus in the Superstition Mountains natural park in Phoenix, Arizona on a spring day.

An arborescent cactus species in the walking trail of the preserve park

Landscape with mountains and wispy clouds involving Saguaro cactus, prickly pear and other native cactus in morning looking eastward

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

The Ajo Mountain Drive offers breathtaking views of the unique Sonoran Desert landscape, featuring a variety of flora and fauna. Two of the standout features of the area are the Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus thurberi) and the Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea). The Saguaro stands tall, often reaching heights of 40 feet or more and living up to two centuries. Its characteristic silhouette, adorned with 'arms' reaching towards the sky, serves as a testament to its endurance in harsh desert conditions. In contrast, the Organ Pipe Cactus thrives in clusters, its slender stems resembling a congregation of organ pipes, hence its name. This cactus species flourishes in rocky terrain, its multiple stems serving as water reservoirs to survive extended periods of drought. These two are endemic to the Sonoran Desert and found nowhere else in the world. This scene , which includes Tillotson Peak, was photographed from the Ajo Mountain Drive in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument south of Ajo, Arizona, USA.

The Superstition Mountains of Arizona in morning light with Saguaro cactus and clouds.

Saguaro Cactus near Tucson Arizona on the Sweetwater Preserve

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

A long slender Saguaro Cactus in Catalina SP, Arizona in Catalina, Arizona, United States

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

An image of the Superstition desert in Arizona shows the rugged detail of a dry wilderness with a saguaro cactus

Arizona: Saguaro National Monument, Cacti, Puddle, Reflection

Brittlebush sunset with saguaros and desert mountains

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 beautiful saguaro caccti in the southwest, USA. Apache Trail. Mesa, Arizona. Horizontal colour image.

The giant saquaro cactus is the universal symbol of the American west. These rare plants can have onver 50 arms and can live for 150-200 years and are the largest catus in the United States.

Paved walking trail through the rugged desert terrain in Saguaro National Park Tucson, Arizona.

Saguaro cacti in the desert north of Yuma, Arizona

Sunset in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, Arizona

Cholla Cactus and Mesquite trees near Lukeville Arizona on the Organ Pipe National Monument

Hiking outdoors in McDowell Wilderness in Arizona

Saguaro cactus forest hillside near Tucson Arizona.

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