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 saguaro cactus is a …

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 the United …

Jan 3, 2025 · Plan your trip to Tuscon's Saguaro National Park with this guide for first-time visitors, including tips on the best things to do and how much to budget.

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 Indians, …

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 Arizona took up …

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 United States, …

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 areas that …

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, these most …

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 …

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 art, …