Saguaro Cactus

  • CCarnegiea

    Carnegiea

    Description Carnegiea is a genus of large, columnar cacti native to the Sonoran Desert in North America. The most iconic species in this genus is the saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea), which can grow up to 60 feet tall and live for over 150 years. These cacti are known for their distinctive arms that curve upward, which are actually branches that…

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  • CCarnegiea Gigantea

    Carnegiea Gigantea

    Description Carnegiea Gigantea, commonly known as the saguaro cactus, is an iconic plant species that is native to the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is a slow-growing, tree-like cactus that can live for over 150 years and can grow up to 40 feet tall. The saguaro cactus has a unique and recognizable appearance that…

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