A principal icon of the American Southwest, the saguaro cactus stands as a large green pillar on the desert horizon, beckoning newcomers to the desert with open “arms.” This icon of Arizona ...

Keep an eye out for Arizona's iconic saguaro cactus flower as its blooming season is here for the early months of the summer.

There is a strong relationship between age and height, meaning that saguaros grow ... Guinness World Record — longest-lived cactus species. The saguaro and another cactus species (the cardón ...

This 92,867-acre park is dedicated to the largest cactus in the U.S., the saguaro (pronounced sa-WAH-ro), a universal symbol of the American West. The park is divided into two districts ...

PHOENIX - The heat and drought are taking a toll on Arizona's iconic Saguaro cactus. The symbol of the southwest may be in big trouble and scientists are scrambling to find answers. Why you should ...

Arizona's saguaro cacti, a symbol of the U.S. West ... because if water is left sitting around the base of the cactus, it can cause it to fall down. July was recorded as Arizona's hottest month ...

Credit: Saguaro National Park/Flickr One of the most iconic symbols of the American Southwest is the saguaro cactus—the big, towering cactus with branching arms. Saguaro are the most studied variety ...

Scientists are looking for ways to ensure the cactus can survive in a warming climate. There is perhaps no symbol more strongly associated with Arizona than the saguaro cactus, but the record ...

PHOENIX, July 25 (Reuters) - Arizona's saguaro cacti, a symbol of the U.S. West ... which has over 2/3 of all cactus species, including saguaros which can grow to over 40 feet (12 meters).