Shadow of Saguaro Cactus - In desert wash - Sonoran Desert - Arizona - Record height: 78 feet - Average mature height: 18 to 30 feet, but often reach heights of 50 to 60 feet - Weighs about 80 pounds per foot - Grows their first arms at around 12
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Shadow of Saguaro Cactus - In desert wash - Sonoran Desert - Arizona - Record height: 78 feet - Average mature height: 18 to 30 feet, but often reach heights of 50 to 60 feet - Weighs about 80 pounds per foot - Grows their first arms at around 12
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Shadow of Saguaro Cactus - in desert wash
Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA
Carnegiea gigantea
John Cancalosi
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Arid Arizona Botanic Botanical Botany Cactaceae Cacti Cactus Carnegiea Cristate Deserts Environments Flora Gigantea Natural Saguaro Saguaros Scenery Scenes Scenics Shadow Shadows Shapes Sonoran Succulent Succulents Wash
Shadows in the Desert - Where Cacti Reach for the Sky!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. Step into the mesmerizing world of the Sonoran Desert, where giants cast their long shadows. Behold the magnificent Saguaro Cactus, standing tall and proud with its record-breaking height of 78 feet! These towering beauties may have an average mature height of 18 to 30 feet, but they often defy expectations by reaching heights of 50 to 60 feet. Weighing a whopping 80 pounds per foot, these colossal succulents are no lightweight contenders. They grow their first arms at around age 12, adding even more character to their already impressive stature. In this print captured by John Cancalosi, witness a breathtaking scene as the shadow of a Saguaro Cactus stretches across a desert wash. The arid landscape comes alive with shapes and patterns created by nature's hand. The Sonoran Desert in Arizona provides an ideal habitat for these botanical wonders known scientifically as Carnegiea gigantea. Their unique silhouette against the scenic backdrop showcases Mother Nature's artistic flair.
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