*** About Saguaro Cactus

***: Native to the Sonoran Desert, the Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) stands as a monumental symbol of the southwestern United States. Often reaching heights of up to 40 feet, these cacti are notable for their upward branching, columnar trunks which function both as water reservoirs and as support for the plant's massive structure. Age determination in saguaros is complex, but they can live for over 150 years. They bloom in the late spring, producing white, night-blooming flowers that later develop into red, edible fruit. As a keystone species, the saguaro provides critical habitat and resources for the desert ecosystem.

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