Official State Flower of Arizona
The state flower of Arizona is saguaro blossom from the giant saguaro cactus. It was adopted as the official territorial flower of Arizona in 1901 and later, in 1931, it was confirmed as the state flower of Arizona.
Saguaro (pronounced “sah-wah-roh”) blossom is the pure white waxy blossom that grow on the tips of the giant saguaro cactus during the month of May and June. It may reach heights of 40–50 feet and has a lifespan of 150–200 years.
Cereus giganteus is the scientific name of the giant saguaro cactus and is native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grow slowly and can take up to 75 years to produce a side shoot.
The giant saguaro cactus is a contender for the endangered species list as it is slow to reproduce. In Arizona, it is against the law to harm giant saguaro cactus in any way, so during construction projects, extra precautions is taken to transfer all impacted saguaros.
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Arizona Flower – Saguaro Cactus Blossom Facts
- The Botanical Name of Arizona State Flower, Saguaro Cactus Blossom is Carnegiea gigantea.
- The official state Flower of Arizona USA was adopted in year 1931.
- Saguaro Cactus Blossom grows in between May to June.
- The Saguaro Cactus Blossom is in the endangered species list as it grown slowly.
- The Saguaro cactus has long been used by Pima and Papago Indians who harvest the fruit and make syrup.
- The Gaint Saguaro cactus very slow-growing and can take 75 years to develop a side shoot.
- It is native to Sonoran Desert in Arizona, in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, saguaros