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It probably isn't a good idea to drink the water from the saguaro cactus [Carnegiea gigantea]. A cactus plant tends to store its water in bitter or toxic forms. This discourages predators from raiding precious water supplies. So a wiser choice are the saguaro's fruits, flowers, and seeds as sources of nutrition and water. Particularly the fruits and the seeds are succulent sources of drink and food.
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Where in the saguaro cactus is the water held?
Water is stored in tissue in the stem of the cactus.
What are three specific plants in the desert biome?
Three specific plants found in the desert biome are the Saguaro cactus, Joshua tree, and Prickly pear cactus. These plants have adapted to survive in arid environments by storing water and having specialized structures to minimize water loss.
What is the color of the saguaro cactus?
greenThe colour of cactus is a green colour
Why is the saguaro cactus only in the desert?
temperature, water and elevation
What does the giant saguaro cactus need to live?
it needs water
What is the saguaro cactus phylum?
Tracheophyta is the phylum in which the saguaro cactus [Carnegiea gigantea] is found. It's the phylum of the tracheophytes, which also are called higher or vascular plants. These plants have specialized tissues for moving around water, minerals and dissolved nutrients, and energizing products from the photosynthetic interaction with sunlight.
What would not help a saguaro survive in the desert?
Too much water or temperatures below freezing can damage or kill a saguaro cactus.
What is a saguaro cactus?
Saguaro is a large, tree-sized cactus species in the monotypic genus Carnegiea.
How long do saguaro cactus plants take to sprout?
The saguaro cactus [Carnegiea gigantea] may sprout from seed within 2-4 weeks. But it'll take 40+ years for the cactus to sprout branches and flowers. During the first four decades of its life, it concentrates energizing photosynthetic products into such life supporting processes as growth and water intake.
Why do saguaro cactus arms fall off and what impact does this have on the overall health of the cactus?
Saguaro cactus arms fall off due to damage, disease, or old age. This can impact the cactus by reducing its ability to photosynthesize, reproduce, and store water, ultimately affecting its overall health and survival.
What does the saguaro cactus drink?
The saguaro cactus primarily absorbs water through its roots via rainfall. It stores this water in its accordion-like structure, allowing it to survive in arid desert environments. However, saguaros are sensitive to overwatering, which can lead to root rot and other issues.
Does a saguaro cactus have flowers or fruits?
same as other plants The only difference is they store what they need (like a balloon) for times when there is no food or water....their leaves have evovled into spines for protection and use their skin for sunlight collection as opposed to most plants that use their leaves for collection of heat and light...both collect water by root systems
