Saguaro Cactus Research Paper
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The Saguaro Cactus is also known by its scientific name of Carnegiea gigantea can grow up to twenty feet tall and can live for one hundred and fifty to two hundred years. When it’s full grown it can weigh up to a ton. The Saguaro Cactus is native to Arizona. The Saguaro cactus is mostly found in the Arizona but can be found in other places too. The flowers that grow on the Cactus are called Saguaro blossoms and they’re the state flower of Arizona.These flowers are white and yellow from April to June and turn into a fruit by late June they turn into a fruit. These fruits are sweet and bright red colored.
The Saguaro Cactus gets energy through photosynthesis. It maintains energy by storing water in its sponge like stem. The Saguaros’ root