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2 days ago · A crested saguaro, also known as a cristate saguaro, is a rare form of the giant saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) that exhibits an unusual growth pattern. Instead of the typical cylindrical arms that stretch skyward, the crested saguaro features a fan-like crest at the top.
6 days ago · The saguaro cactus - a tall, handsome, enduring symbol of the Sonoran Desert - is proving to be an upwardly mobile species.
1 day ago · Saguaro National Park, Tucson Visitors: 1,010,906 Home to the iconic saguaro cactus, which can grow over 40 feet tall and live for more than 150 years, Saguaro National Park spans over 91,000 acres.
5 days ago · Today, the cactus tops out at more than 20 feet, with a pair of arms, crowned in flowers, hoisted to the sky above the desert flats of Saguaro National Park. Tom Orum and Nancy Ferguson can...
2 days ago · Saguaro Shenanigans. The saguaro stood with arms so wide, In the desert, where they’d abide. A coyote howled, “Join the fun!”. As roadrunners raced in the sun. The saguaros swayed, doing the wave, In a cactus dance so brave. A lizard laughed, “What a sight!”. Saguaros dancing through the night.
1 day ago · Going to Phoenix, Arizona feels a little like getting a hug—it’s warm (both weather-wise and vibe-wise) and throws off joy with its burnt orange sunsets and smiling locals. Even the prickly saguaro cacti seems like it's got its arms out for a bear hug.
4 days ago · Notable inhabitants include the Gila monster, desert tortoise, and the iconic saguaro cactus. The desert also hosts a variety of bird species, such as the cactus wren and the roadrunner. The ...
