Saguaro - Wikipedia
WEBThe saguaro ( / səˈ ( ɡ) wɑːroʊ / sə-(G)WAH-roh, [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.
Saguaro National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
WEBMar 27, 2024 · 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, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson.
Saguaro | Description, Distribution, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 12, 2024 · 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.
Saguaro - Saguaro National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
WEBApr 11, 2024 · 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.
The iconic giant saguaro cactus in the Sonoran Desert
WEBJul 28, 2023 · The saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) is a keystone species that grows only in the Sonoran Desert of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. The USGS’ Southwest Biological Science Center is working to better understand the species’ biological features, its role as a keystone species that …
Saguaro Cactus: Sentinel of the Southwest - U.S. National ...
WEBOct 3, 2016 · Background. The saguaro cactus, Carnegiea gigantea, is the largest cactus in the U.S., commonly reaching 40 feet in height. The saguaro provides both food and shelter for a variety of desert species and plays an integral role in the culture of the Tohono O’odham people.
Saguaro National Park - National Geographic
WEBNov 5, 2009 · Location: Arizona. Established: October 14, 1994. Size: 91,445 acres. Symbol of the American Southwest and North America's largest cactus, the saguaro's imposing stature and uplifted arms give...
Saguaro National Park - Wikipedia
WEBSaguaro National Park is a United States national park in Pima County, southeastern Arizona. The 92,000-acre (37,000 ha) park consists of two separate areas—the Tucson Mountain District (TMD), about 10 miles (16 km) west of Tucson, and the Rincon Mountain District (RMD), about 10 miles (16 km) east of the city.
Saguaro National Park: Home to America's Largest Cacti
WEBLocated in southern Arizona, Saguaro National Park preserves the culture, wildlife, and landscape of the Sonoran Desert. In 1920, members of the Natural History Society of the University of Arizona took up the cause of protecting a stand of saguaros. Their dedicated efforts led to the establishment of Saguaro National Monument in 1933.
Saguaro National Park | Visit Arizona
WEBPlaces / Parks & Monuments / Saguaro National Park. Uncover Arizona's Best Kept Secrets. Sign up for our newsletter to receive all the latest news, travel tips and special offers. Subscribe. Saguaro National Park has two districts brimming with native plants that thrive in areas where the desert floor gives way to mountain foothills. Visit today!
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