The saguaro only grows in the deserts of Arizona. If they were not protected, commercial cactus nurseries would quickly remove the plants to sell for landscaping across the warmer regions of the southwest. Texas has no such rules and areas that were once covered by a variety of cactus species and other desert vegetation are now devoid of these interesting plants.
I believe that at least in the US state of Arizona harming a saguaro in any manner, including cactus plugging, is illegal by state law, and when houses or highways are built, special permits must be obtained to move or destroy any saguaro affected.
Yes, in Arizona it is illegal to remove a cactus, living or dead, from the desert without a permit and a good reason.
In the United States the saguaro grows naturally in Arizona. However, it is illegal to remove a saguaro from the desert without permission and only for a legitimate reason (eg: The cactus is falling into a roadway or home or needs to be removed for construction.) It is also illegal to remove even the dead wood from a saguaro cactus from the desert, The only alternative would be to purchase a saguaro from a nursery, let it die and decay for a few years and then remove the dead wood pieces. Considering the high cost of a live saguaro from a licensed nursery, this does not seem to be a viable option.
It is illegal to remove any plant, living or dead, from the deserts of Arizona. This would include any part of a saguaro cactus.
Saguaro do not occur in a national forest. They can be found in the Saguaro National Park and surrounding areas. No, it is not legal to remove either a living or a dead saguaro from the park. It is also illegal to remove them from anywhere in Arizona.
It is illegal to remove either living or dead saguaros from public lands.
Yes, it is illegal to remove a saguaro cactus from your front yard in Arizona without a permit. Saguaros are protected under Arizona state law, and removing them can result in hefty fines. If you need to relocate or remove a saguaro, it's best to contact a professional or the Arizona Department of Agriculture for guidance on the legal process.
You can eat saguaro fruit. I'm not sure if you can eat the cactus itself or not, but it's probably illegal to try given that it's illegal under Arizona state law to "harm" a saguaro.
Yes, a saguaro cactus has roots.
Selling a saguaro cactus is subject to legal restrictions, as these cacti are protected by Arizona state law and federal regulations. It is illegal to remove them from their natural habitat or sell them without a permit. If you own a saguaro on your property, check local regulations and obtain the necessary permits before considering a sale. Always prioritize conservation and consider donating or sharing your cactus with local organizations instead.
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The largest saguaro cactus is located in Arizona, USA.