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Saguaro is a large, tree-sized cactus species in the monotypic genus Carnegiea.
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∙ 9y agoThe saguaro cactus is the world's largest cactus species in the world.This cactus can grow over 50 feet tall and weigh over 2,000 pounds (907.185 kilograms)! It also has a lifespan of 150 years!
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Actually, the cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) of Mexico is the largest cactus in the world. The tallest measured 63 feet, surpassing the saguaro.
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∙ 14y agoThe saguaro cactus [Carnegiea gigantea] has a towering, treelike look to it. It grows quite tall, to an adult height of 40+ feet/12+ meters. It looks like thick green columns. The older it gets, the more it has a chance of branching, flowering, and fruiting. In fact, a saguaro cactus that has branching arms is some 40+ years old. The same also is true of the saguaro that brings forth its large, pale bat blossoms. The same likewise is true of the saguaro that brings forth its large, edible, dark plum style fruits. But these achievements aren't those of old age. Given a chance, a saguaro may live 150+ years.
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∙ 14y agoThe Lemaireocereus chichipe cactus is considered a saguaro lookalike.
Specifically, it grows tall. But its maximum height is only about one-third of the mature saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea). Like the saguaro, it sports branches and flowers. It also has an edible fruit that is sold in Mexican markets in July.
Its common names are chichibe, chichipe, and chichituna. It is found in thorn scrub forests of Puebla and Oaxaca.
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∙ 10y agoThe saguaro cactus is cactus species in the monotypic genus Carnegiea. It is a tree-sized type of cactus. This type of cactus can grow up to be taller than 20 meters. A monotypic genus is a species of cactus that does not include any sub species.
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∙ 9y agoSaguaro is one of the largest cactus species on the planet. Succulent plants are ones that can hold water for long periods of time.
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∙ 13y agoSaguaro is a large, tree-sized cactus species in the monotypic genus Carnegiea.
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∙ 9y agoA succulent is a plant that has spongy tissues in the stem or leaves that store water. All cacti are succulents but not all succulents are cacti. The saguaro is both a cactus and a succulent,
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Does a saguaro cactus have roots?
Yes, a saguaro cactus has roots.
Why did Arizona choose the saguaro cactus as there state flower?
they choose this because the saguaro cactus was a famous cactus
Is saguaro a desert?
No, the saguaro is a cactus that lives in a desert.
From what state is the flower from the saguaro cactus?
The saguaro cactus blossom is the representative flower of the state of Arizona.
'Do Saguaro cactus gives oxygen'?
Saguaro Cacti are a member of the Cactaceae family and are succulent plants. A Saguaro Cactus can produce oxygen at night.
How do you spell saroya cactus?
It looks like you are asking about the saguaro cactus. There is no type of cactus with a name that is any closer to "saroya".
Is a barrel cactus the same as saguaro?
No, the saguaro is a distinct species of cactus and different from the various barrel cacti.
Is a saguaro cactus vascular?
Yes, the saguaro is a vascular plant.
What desert is home to the magnificent saguaro cactus?
The saguaro is a cactus of the Sonoran Desert primarily.
Why does a saguaro cactus have roots so close to the surface?
Because the roots of the saguaro cactus are just below the surface.
What state has the cactus as their state flower?
Arizona uses the Saguaro cactus flower as the state's flower .
What is the color of the saguaro cactus?
greenThe colour of cactus is a green colour
