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The giant saguaro cactus [Carnegiea gigantea] is the tall cactus of the southwestern United States of America. It may grow to a height of 40 feet/12 meters. It also may live for 75, 100 or even 150+ years.

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Are cactus found in forests of southeastern US?

Cactus is found in the Desert Southwest.


What is a tall cactus?

The giant saguaro cactus [Carnegiea gigantea] is an example of a tall cactus. It can grow as tall as 40 feet/2 meters. It's found in the southwestern United States of America and northwestern Mexico. The old man cactus [Cephalocereus senilis] is another example of a tall cactus. It can grow as tall as 5 feet/15.2 meters. It's found in central Mexico.


What cactus is the symbol of the southwest?

Carnegiea gigantea is a tall cactus that's native to the southwestern United States of America. The cactus' common name is the giant saguaro cactus. The plant also is native to northwestern Mexico.


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 is the name of the tall cactus commonly found in the desert regions of North and South America?

The tall cactus commonly found in the desert regions of North and South America is called the saguaro cactus.


What is another name for a tall cactus?

saguaro


What is the tallest species of cactus found in Arizona?

The tallest species of cactus found in Arizona is the Saguaro cactus, which can grow up to 40 feet tall.


What variation do cactus's have?

they are tall the have spikes to stop predators from biting cactus and drinking its water the have in the so they are drought resistance


What variation do cactus have?

they are tall the have spikes to stop predators from biting cactus and drinking its water the have in the so they are drought resistance


What variations do cactus?

they are tall the have spikes to stop predators from biting cactus and drinking its water the have in the so they are drought resistance


How can I encourage my cactus to grow tall and skinny?

To encourage your cactus to grow tall and skinny, provide it with plenty of sunlight, well-draining soil, and limited water. Additionally, avoid over-fertilizing and ensure the cactus is not overcrowded by other plants.


Did the native Americans of the desert southwest eat cactus fruit?

Yes they did! They didnt really have much else to eat, did they.