A mature Saguaro cactus (Carnegia gigantea) can grow to 50 feet tall,have up to 50 arms and can weigh up to 9 tons. Despite their succulent,water-filled bodies,the Saguaro cacti are able to reach these remarkable,tree-like heights because they possess woody,internal structures. The Saguaro is supported by a ring of 12 to 30,vertical wooden ribs,which can often be seen still standing after the Saguaro dies and the flesh has fallen away. Saguaro National Park (East) Tucson,AZ | |
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