*** About Saguaro Cactus: The saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) is a symbol of the American Southwest, particularly Arizona's Sonoran Desert. This impressive plant can grow to over 40 feet tall and often lives more than 150 years. Adapted to thrive in the desert environment, saguaros store large amounts of water, their waxy skin and pleated design help minimize water loss, and their root system is shallow but widespread to efficiently capture moisture. The saguaro blooms in the late spring, producing white flowers that open at night and close by the next midday, pollinated mainly by bats.

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