*** About the Saguaro Cactus: The saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) is a giant cactus that is native to the Sonoran Desert and is widely recognized as a symbol of the American Southwest. These cacti can grow up to 40 feet tall, and some specimens live more than 150 years. Saguaros have a slow growth rate and may take up to 70 years to develop a side arm. The arms are grown to increase the plant's reproductive capacity, as more apices lead to more flowers and fruit. The saguaro blooms in the late spring with white flowers that open at night and close by the next midday, pollinated by bats and bees. Its fruit is edible and an important food source for wildlife in the desert ecosystem.

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