Saguaro Cactus - Sonoran Desert Arizona - Cristate Form which may be a genetic variant and which occurs in about one and two hundred thousand individuals - Record height: 78 feet - Average mature height: 18 to 30 feet
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Saguaro Cactus - Sonoran Desert Arizona - Cristate Form which may be a genetic variant and which occurs in about one and two hundred thousand individuals - Record height: 78 feet - Average mature height: 18 to 30 feet
CAN-3066
Saguaro Cactus - Cristate Form which may be a genetic variant and which occurs in about one and two hundred thousand individuals
Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA
Carnegiea gigantea
John Cancalosi
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Media ID 1448611
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Arizona Cacti Cactus Carnegiea Gigantea Deserts Saguaro Cactus Size Sizes Sonoran Desert Tall
Meet the Saguaro Superstar - The Tall, Armless Wonder of the Sonoran Desert!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print by John Cancalosi, we are introduced to CAN-3066, a remarkable specimen of the iconic Saguaro Cactus. Standing tall at a record-breaking 78 feet, this cactus is truly a towering marvel in the arid landscapes of Arizona's Sonoran Desert. Weighing an astonishing 80 pounds per foot, it's no wonder these giants command attention. While most mature Saguaros reach heights between 18 and 30 feet, some ambitious individuals stretch their limits to an impressive 50 or even 60 feet! But what makes CAN-3066 truly unique is its armless charm. Despite reaching heights of up to 12 feet or living for forty to eighty years without growing arms like its counterparts, this genetic variant still thrives as a welcoming haven for desert birds such as Harris Hawks and Gila Woodpeckers. Protected from illegal collecting and capable of producing around forty million seeds in its lifetime (with only one lucky seed maturing), our Saguaro Superstar has become a symbol of resilience in the face of adversity. So next time you find yourself wandering through the breathtaking desertscape of North America, keep your eyes peeled for CAN-3066 - an extraordinary example that proves sometimes being different can make you stand out even more!
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