Saguaro Cactus, Sonoran Desert, Arizona, US by danapommet
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This photo was taken west of Tucson, Arizona, USA in 1996. The saguaro is a large, tree-sized cactus species in the monotypic genus Carnegiea. It is native to the Sonoran Desert in the US state of Arizona and the Mexican state of Sonora. The saguaro blossom is the State Wildflower of Arizona. Saguaros have a relatively long life span. They take up to 75 years to develop a side arm. The arms themselves are grown to increase the plant's reproductive capacity (more apices equal more flowers and fruit). The growth rate of saguaros is strongly dependent on precipitation; saguaros in drier western Arizona grow only half as fast as those in and around Tucson, Arizona. Some specimens may live for more than 150 years. T the largest known saguaro is the Champion Saguaro. It grows in Maricopa County, Arizona, and is 45.3 feet (13.8 meters) tall with a girth of 10 feet (3.1 meters). These cacti can grow anywhere from 15 to 50 feet. They grow slowly from seed, and not at all from cuttings. Whenever it rains, saguaros soak up the rainwater. The cactus will visibly expand, holding in the rainwater. It conserves the water and slowly consumes it. The holes in the cactus are from bird nests. That is a Barrel Cactus in the foreground. Some info from Wikipedia. Photo scanned. Zoom will help.
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Dana
Comments (29)
Faemike55
WOW! impressive photo and information one does not just hug a Saguaro with impunity!
kbrog
It looks like a hard place for things to survive, but they manage. :) Wonderful desert capture and info! :)
bobrgallegos
Very beautiful photo of this magnificent desert landscape!!! Well done narrative also.
bimm3d
fantastic place and perfect photo!!
jocko500
hey this bring back memories of a trip out west for me. I saw these but did not stop to take photos of them. wish i did
bmac62
Saw these first hand on our trip to AZ in April...but your words add some dimensions I didn't know. Thanks Dana.
jayfar
I love these cacti, I saw thousands of them when travelling down to Phoenix. Love your shot Dana.
GiMi53
Means a lot of memory for me... ♥:~)
durleybeachbum
A strange but quite beautiful scene. Thankyou for th eimfo, fascinating!
rbowen
Very good photo!
Feliciti
fantastic view even in the distant too !! wonderful captured!!
fallen21
Wonderful shot, nice view!
rainbows
Incredible plant and capture, dear Dana. Hugs for all day. Di. xx
whaleman
The Saguaro is an amazing part of the Arizona landscape, one which I shall never forget, and this shot is a great reminder!
Rhanagaz
Great capture and thanks for the info about them! When one look at them they have personalities - they have a long time to "think" and drink water, too! ;o)
dakotabluemoon
Awesome take on these big cactus.
flavia49
great shot
MrsRatbag
Such an iconic fixture of the southwest; I used to have a small one (only 4 ft tall!). Great capture and info!
blondeblurr
When I am looking at these cacti - I am always reminded of the 'ZZ TOP' album cover, and all that's missing - is the howling wolf ... ;-) thanks for the all details Dana, BB
adrie
Wonderful landscape view and capture Dana.
mariogiannecchini
Fantastic pictures of this space dotted with cacti! Nice depth. seems immense!
jendellas
These are the ones I used to see in the cowboy films :o)
m_j_s
A classic "wild west" scene! Such iconic cacti!! Wonderful shot Dana!
goodoleboy
Stellar DOF, clarity and desert ambience in this excellent shot, Dana, plus the revealing information about the saguaro cacti.
eekdog Online Now!
like those style of cactus dana, premium desert shot.
Osper
Figures in the desert!
Richardphotos
Jocko500 forgot that we did take pictures North West of Phoenix and I posted a picture recently.I loved seeing them up close.outstanding capture
tizjezzme
This is so neat .. brings back so many memories from when I lived there. Great shot!
moochagoo
I love those cactus !