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The tallest type of cactus is the giant saguaro cactus.
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Actually, there are a number of cacti that are either as tall or taller than the saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea). Here are just a few: Cephalocereus, Neobuxbaumia, Neocardensia (now Neoraimondia), Cereus, Trichocereus (now Echinopsis), Isolatocereus, and Pachycereus. The largest cacti in terms of height and weight are Pachycereus, and the largest of that genus are P. pringlei, P. weberii, P. militaris, and the largest cactus on the planet, P. grandis.
The saguaro is just the best known of the large cacti and if you have ever seen one, they are very impressive, as are all of the large cacti!
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∙ 9y agoThe saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) is the largest cactus in the United States and a defining cactus of the plant of the Sonoran Desert.
The saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) is the largest cactus in the United States and a defining cactus of the plant of the Sonoran Desert.
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∙ 9y agoPachycereus pringlei The Cardon is the tallest cactus species in the world, with a maximum recorded height of 19.2 m (63 ft), with a stout trunk up to 1 m (3.3 ft) in diameter bearing several erect branches. Pachycereus pringlei, also known as Mexican Giant Cardon or Elephant Cactus, is a species of cactus that is native to northwestern Mexico in the states of Baja California, Baja California Sur, and Sonora.
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∙ 8y agoPachycereus pringlei, also known as Mexican giant cardon or elephant cactus, is a species of cactus native to northwestern Mexico in the states of Baja California, Baja California Sur, and Sonora. It is commonly known as cardon, a name derived from the Spanish word cardo, meaning "thistle."
An average mature cardon may reach a height of 10 m, but individuals as tall as 18 m are known. It is a slow-growing plant
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∙ 14y agoCardon(Pachycereus Pringlei) of Baja Desert.
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∙ 14y agoThe Cardon cactus of Baja California Mexico is the world's tallest cactus species growing up to 67 feet
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∙ 9y agoThe saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) is the largest cactus in the United States and a defining cactus of the plant of the Sonoran Desert.
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∙ 11y agoThe saguaro cacatus
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Is there a cactus that is 75 feet tall?
No, Pachycereus pringlei, also known as Mexican Giant Cardon or Elephant Cactus, is a species of cactus that is native to northwestern Mexico and the tallest cactus in the world. The tallest ever measured was 63 feet tall.
What type of cactus is the largest American cactus?
Pachycereus pringlei, also known as Mexican Giant Cardon or Elephant Cactus, is a species of cactus that is native to northwestern Mexico. At 63 feet, it is the tallest cactus in the Americas or, for that matter, in the world.
Is hickory a type of cactus?
No, hickory is a type of tree and not a cactus.
Is a saguaro a cactus?
The 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!Clarification:Actually, the cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) of Mexico is the largest cactus in the world. The tallest measured 63 feet, surpassing the saguaro.
What type of cactus is the fishhook cactus?
The fishhook cactus may be either the fishhook barrel cactus (Ferocactus wislizenii) or Mammillaria dioica, also called the strawberry cactus or California fishhook cactus.
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".
What type of cactus has liquid in it?
The only cactus I know that has liquid in it is the Calumnnar Cactus. the Calumnar Cactus's liquid fluids can be obtained by scratching or cutting the surface of it.
What is cactus organism?
A cactus is a type of plant that has adapted to very dry conditions.
How tall can a saguaro cactus grow?
The height depends upon the type of cactus. There in fact is quite a range in possible cactus heights. For example, a cactus plant may be tall, such as the 40 foot/12 meter giant saguaro cactus [Carnegiea gigantea]. Or it may be small, such as the 2 inch/5 centimeter Ariocarpus fissuratus, which is one of the living rock or fossil cactus plants.The tallest cactus is the cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei)of Mexico which grows to 63 feet or more in height.17Wolf359 added: There are actually number of cactus taller and bigger that both C. gigantea and P. pringlei. The tallest reported cactus at over 80 feet is Pachycereus grandis. Pachycereus weberi, Backebergia militaris, Neobuxbaumia macrocephala, Trichcereus tersheckii and Neocardensia hertzogonia are all of similar size or larger than C. gigantea or P. pringlei.
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A rare type of Cactus.
What type of plant is saguaro?
A cactus.
What type of plant is a saguaro?
Cactus
