*** About Saguaro Cactus: The Saguaro cactus, native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, is one of the most distinctive and symbolic plants of the American Southwest. These cacti can grow to over 40 feet tall and live upwards of 150 years. Saguaros are known for their classic branched structure, often developing arms as they age. These arms begin to appear generally when the cactus reaches 50 to 70 years of age. Each Saguaro cactus is a vital part of its ecosystem, providing habitats and food for native wildlife, including birds such as the Gila woodpecker and owls that make nests in the cavities pecked into the plant. The Saguaro’s blossom is the state wildflower of Arizona, blooming in April through June, and its fruit is edible, harvested both by local wildlife and indigenous peoples historically for its nutrients.

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