The blossom of the giant saguaro cactus [Carnegiea gigantea] grows on the stem tip in late spring. This doesn't happen until the cactus is at least 40 years old. The creamy white blossoms take on the shape of large funnels. They're called bat blossoms.
The saguaro cactus blossom is the representative flower of the state of Arizona.
Saguaro Cactus Blossom
yes it has many seeds
The Palo Verde tree (Genera Cercidium), was selected by the Legislature as the official state tree on April 9, 1954. The original legislation refers to the genus Cercidium. The genus has been updated to ParkinsoniaPalo Verde is from the Spanish meaning "green stick" or "green pole."
The Saguaro Cactus Blossom is the Arizona's State Flower because of it beauty.
The Arizona state flower is the Saguaro Cactus Blossom.
The Arizona state flower is the Saguaro Cactus Blossom.
The Arizona state flower is the Saguaro Cactus Blossom.
As of June 2014, Arizona does not have a state grass. It does have a state bird, the cactus wren, and a state flower, the Saguaro cactus blossom.
Arizona, California
Yes, a saguaro cactus has roots.
The saguaro cactus [Carnegiea gigantea] bloom is called a bat blossom. It's quite attractive, with its creamy white color and its large size. But it takes patience to see the display. The saguaro doesn't flower until it's 40+ years old.