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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

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

Sunset in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, Arizona

Desert Panorama of Saguaro Cactus and Ocotillo. Panther Peak and Safford Peak in the Background.

Large saguaro in morning light on shore of Roosevelt Lake in Autumn

Arizona: Saguaro National Monument, Cacti, Puddle, Reflection

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

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.

The setting sun creates a stunning lightshow on Red Mountain and the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, Arizona.

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

Salt River and the Bulldog Cliffs in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, 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.

Saguaro Cactus in snow. Winter desert scene

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Gateway Trailhead in Scottsdale, Arizona

Organ Pipe and Saguaro Cactus near Lukeville Arizona on the Organ Pipe National Monument

Sunset on Bell Pass in the Sonoran Desert in Scottsdale, AZ with Saguaro cacti

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Saguaros in a desert landscape on a winter morning

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

Dusk along the Salt River with the majestic Red Mountain almost glowing in the background.

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

View from the Salt River in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix Arizona

Saguaro cactus and wild flowers in Arizona

View from the mouth of Santa Elena Canyon, Big Bend National Park, Texas

The dry rocky landscape of the Sonoran Desert filled with towering saguaro and organ pip cacti.

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

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