*** About Saguaro Cacti: Native to the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, the saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) stands as an iconic symbol of the American Southwest. Saguaros can grow over 40 feet tall, and they live for up to 200 years, developing their first arms around 70 years of age. Resilient and majestic, these cacti store large amounts of water, their expandable ribs enabling them to swell and shrink based on water content. The saguaro blossom, the state wildflower of Arizona, blooms in late spring and opens primarily at night to be pollinated by bats. Studying these remarkable plants reveals much about adaptation and survival in arid environments.

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