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Saguaro Cactus

Saguaro Cactus

The saguaro cactus is a defining symbol of the Sonoran Desert. This cactus lives for an estimated 150-200 years and are the largest cactus in the United States. Historically, Native Americans would use the dead "saguaro boots" as water containers before the canteen was available. Saguaro Cactus

Once the saguaro dies, it is common for its woody ribs to be used to build roofs, fences, doors, beams and ceilings in Arizona architecture.

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Hope you visit Arizona and send me a picture of a Saguaro Cactus!

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Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

They really are the defining symbol of the desert. I never knew they are sturdy enough to make roofs.

Jul 05, 2014 03:32 AM
Gill Couto
Gill Couto Photography - Scottsdale, AZ
Professional Photographer in Scottsdale, Arizona

Awesome shot!  That's a great area for good saguaro sunsets.

Jul 05, 2014 05:17 AM
Sharon & Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN - Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette homes for sale

Leolinda, that is an incredible picture and we learned all about the saguaro cacti when we visited my cousin down in Tucson. 

Jul 10, 2014 02:37 PM
Harrison K. Long
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty - Irvine, CA
REALTOR , GRI, Broker associate, Attorney

Leolinda ... Thanks for this post about saguaro cactus in Arizone and some benefits after they die.  I like them while alive - and your nice cactus photo image also.

Aug 20, 2014 05:35 AM
Sun City Grand Homes Surprise AZ Real Estate Leolinda Bowers Designated Broker Leolinda Realty
Leolinda Realty - Surprise, AZ
Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona

Jane, it was not until I did my read about the saguaro that I found out its many uses.

Aug 20, 2014 12:19 PM
Sun City Grand Homes Surprise AZ Real Estate Leolinda Bowers Designated Broker Leolinda Realty
Leolinda Realty - Surprise, AZ
Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona

Gill, thank you for your kind words.

Aug 20, 2014 12:21 PM
Sun City Grand Homes Surprise AZ Real Estate Leolinda Bowers Designated Broker Leolinda Realty
Leolinda Realty - Surprise, AZ
Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona

Sharon & Bruce, I think that there are more saguaro cacti in Tucson than Phoenix. Hope you drive north during the next visit, Phoenix is a beautiful city.

Aug 20, 2014 12:22 PM
Sun City Grand Homes Surprise AZ Real Estate Leolinda Bowers Designated Broker Leolinda Realty
Leolinda Realty - Surprise, AZ
Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona

Harrison, I think that the saguaro flowers are beautiful.

Aug 20, 2014 12:27 PM