*** About Saguaro Cactus: The saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) is not just an iconic symbol of the American Southwest but also a vital part of the desert ecosystem. Native to the Sonoran Desert, these magnificent plants can live for up to 200 years and grow as tall as 60 feet. Saguaros serve as natural reservoirs, storing large quantities of water to survive the harsh desert conditions. Their blooming white flowers, which appear in late spring and early summer, are primarily pollinated by bats, adding a fascinating aspect to their ecological role. The cactus also provides habitat and nourishment to a variety of desert wildlife, including birds that nest in the holes pecked by woodpeckers, which later become natural cavities in these giant plants.

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