*** About Saguaro Cactus: The saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) is a giant cactus native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, the Mexican state of Sonora, and small parts of California and Baja California. Noted for its towering height, which can exceed 40 feet, the saguaro is a defining symbol of the American Southwest. This cactus supports a fascinating ecosystem, providing shelter and food for numerous desert species, including birds such as the Gila woodpecker and animals like the desert bighorn sheep. It blooms with white flowers in late spring and produces red fruit in summer, which is an essential resource for wildlife in the arid desert. Known to live for over 200 years, each saguaro's arm-like branches develop as it ages, an iconic silhouette against the backdrop of the setting or rising sun.

Image ID: 89970

A division of USAOnCanvas.com Phoenix prints on canvas - Gallery Picture Frames