Saguaro, Sahuaro, Giant Cactus

• Scientific Name: Carnegia Gigantea
• Common Name: Saguaro, Sahuaro, Giant Cactus
• References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, J. Malusa, and M.A. Baker. 2014. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona: Part 7. Eudicots: Cactaceae - Cactus Family. Phytoneuron 2014-69, 1-95
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/69PhytoN-SWArizCacti.pdf#page=8
• Habitat: Bajadas, rocky slopes
• Life Form: Cactus, tall columnar
• Leaf Description: Leafless
• Flower Color: White or whitish
• Flowering Period: May to June,
• Spines: Short straight spines
• Rarity: Abundant, widespread
• Family: Cactaceae (cactus family)