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Saguaros cactus at sunset in Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, Arizona.

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

Saguaros in a desert landscape on a winter morning

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

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Gateway Trailhead in Scottsdale, Arizona

Sunrise in sonoran desert with saguaro cacti and desert landscape

Arizona: Saguaro National Monument, Cacti, Puddle, Reflection

The rising sun casts a gentle, golden light on the diverse array of saguaro cacti and the lush desert foliage against rugged mountain terrain.

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.

Sunset in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, Arizona

This is a landscape photograph of saguaro cacti filling the Sonoran desert landscape in Arizona on a spring day.

Saguaro cacti at sunrise, with the setting moon in the distance, in the Sonoran Desert near Scottsdale, Arizona

Stock photograph of a saguaro cactus forest in Saguaro National Park, Arizona, USA during sunset.

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

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

View down rural road in desert, Joshua Tree National Park

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

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

Clearing spring storm at the Ajo Mountains in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Scenic Sonoran Desert landscape with a Saguaro Cactus at sunset in the Superstition Mountains at Lost Dutchman State Park, Arizona, USA.

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

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.

Spectacular sunset illuminates saguaro cacti near Windgate Pass in The McDowell Mountains

Saguaro cactus forest hillside in Arizona.

Pinnacle Peak is a park in Scottsdale Arizona which has hiking trails and many desert plants in the hills of Arizona.

This is a photograph of the nature in the desert landscape of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona, USA on a spring day.

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

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

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