The saguaro, (Carnegiea gigantea), is a giant columnar cactus that can grow up to 15 m tall and weigh several tons, of which at least 85% of the mass is water. This is the most common cactus specie…
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Saguaro Flower, Saguaro National Park from the collection of TMC Healing Art Program
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