How to pronounce the word saguaro?
saguaro
noun
How to pronounce saguaro?
The word saguaro sounds like sa-gua-ro
/sə'gwɑroʊ/
What is the definition of saguaro?
nounextremely large treelike cactus of desert regions of southwestern United States having a thick columnar sparsely branched trunk bearing white flowers and edible red pulpy fruit
What is the definition of saguaro?
- The saguaro is a large, tree-sized cactus species native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, California, and Mexico.
What is the scientific name of saguaro?
- The scientific name of saguaro is Carnegiea gigantea.
How tall do saguaros grow?
- Saguaros can grow up to 40 to 60 feet (12 to 18 meters) in height.
What is the lifespan of a saguaro?
- Saguaros have a lifespan of up to 150 to 200 years.
What are the arms of saguaros called?
- The arms of saguaros are called branches or arms.
What color are saguaro flowers?
- Saguaro flowers are white and bloom in late spring to early summer.
Do saguaros have spines?
- Yes, saguaros have spines. The spines serve as protection against predators and help reduce water loss through evaporation.
What animals rely on saguaros for food?
- Several animals rely on saguaros for food, including bats, birds, bees, and rodents.
Are saguaros an endangered species?
- Saguaros are not currently listed as an endangered species, but they are protected by law in Arizona.
Can saguaros be found outside of the Sonoran Desert?
- No, saguaros are native only to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, California, and Mexico.
