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Bookmark or Share- Saguaro - WikipediaThe saguaro (/ səˈ (ɡ) wɑːroʊ / sə-(G)WAR-oh, [5] Spanish: [saˈɣwaɾo]; Carnegiea gigantea) is a tree-like cactus species in the monotypic genus Carnegiea that can grow to be over 12 meters (40 feet) tall. It is native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, the Mexican state of Sonora, and the Whipple Mountains and Imperial County areas of California.
- 1,000 Types of Cactuses with Pictures (Cactus Identification Chart)From the towering saguaro cactus standing tall in the desert to the tiny prickly pear with its bright flowers, these resilient plants have evolved incredible shapes and features to survive harsh, dry environments. Can you imagine identifying over 1,000 different kinds of cacti?
- Cactus - WikipediaCacti occur in a wide range of shapes and sizes. They are native to the Americas, ranging from Patagonia in the south to parts of western Canada in the north, with the exception of Rhipsalis baccifera, which is also found in Africa and Sri Lanka.
- 74 Cactus Species: Visual Identification Guide for Indoors & OutThere is a wide variety of cacti to choose from if you want to grow this type of plant. Cacti come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and some house cacti look stunning when they flower. Lots of different types of cacti also thrive outdoors where the climate is hot and dry.
- Cactus | Description, Distribution, Family, & Facts | Britannicacactus, (family Cactaceae), flowering plant family (order Caryophyllales) with nearly 2,000 species and 139 genera. Cacti are native through most of the length of North and South America, from British Columbia and Alberta southward; the southernmost limit of their range extends far into Chile and Argentina.
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