The saguaro cactus is an iconic symbol of the American Southwest. Behind its spiny structure, the cactus holds great natural and cultural significance in the desert environment.

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The saguaro blossom is Arizona's state flower. The blossoms crown the iconic cactuses each spring. Here's why they were picked and how to see them.

Arizona's iconic Saguaro cactus is dying off at an intense rate with the Desert Botanical Garden saying nearly 20% of their plants have died since 2020.

Arizona's iconic saguaro cactus was built for desert heat. ... It will take decades for them to grow, requiring the symbol of the Old West to find new strength to survive.

In 2024, Arizona Game and Fish biologists documented 90 breeding pairs of eagles successfully raising 77 chicks into fledglings across the state, the largest number ever documented. But conserving ...

The saguaro cactus, a symbol of Arizona, faces growing threats from extreme weather events. Prolonged cold temperatures, in particular, could prove fatal for these iconic plants, raising concerns ...

About Iconic America. ICONIC AMERICA: OUR SYMBOLS AND STORIES examines the history of America through some of its most iconic symbols, objects and places, diving deep into each symbol’s history ...