Sep 30, 2025 · Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of …

Their sweet red fleshed fruits are turned into syrup by native peoples, such as the Tohono Oʼodham and Pima. Their ribs are used as building materials in the wood-poor deserts. The …

Located in southern Arizona, Saguaro National Park preserves the culture, wildlife, and landscape of the Sonoran Desert. In 1920, members of the Natural History Society of the University of …

saguaro, (Carnegiea gigantea), large cactus species (family Cactaceae), native to Mexico and to Arizona and California in the United States. The fruits are an important food of American …

See giant symbols of the Southwest in the only place where saguaros grow in the Sonoran Desert near Tucson. Saguaro National Park protects the Sonoran Desert’s signature cactuses in vast …

Along with the howling coyote, roadrunner, and chili pepper, the saguaro (pronounced suh-WAR-oh) cactus is one of the enduring symbols of the desert Southwest. It has been immortalized in …

Saguaros (Carnegiea gigantea) are the largest cacti in North America -- growing to a height of approximately 50 feet, and often weighing seven tons or more. Saguaros can be found only in …

The giant saguaro cactus is the universal symbol of the western USA, and Tucson, Arizona, is home to the nation's largest cacti. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the …

Towering over the gravelly thornscrub of the Sonoran Desert rises what some call the “king of cactuses,” the saguaro. Typically surrounded by creosote bushes, mesquites, and paloverdes, …

Both districts preserve Sonoran Desert landscapes, fauna, and flora, including the giant saguaro cactus.