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Princeton's WordNet

  1. saguaro, sahuaro, Carnegiea giganteanoun

    extremely 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

Wiktionary

  1. saguaronoun

    A large cactus in the genus Carnegiea, native to the Sonoran Desert and characterized by its "arms".

  2. Etymology: Mexican, of unknown origin.

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  1. Saguaro

    The saguaro (, Spanish pronunciation: [saˈɣwaɾo]) (Carnegiea gigantea) is a tree-like cactus species in the monotypic genus Carnegiea that can grow to be over 12 meters (40 feet) tall. It is native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, the Mexican state of Sonora, and the Whipple Mountains and Imperial County areas of California. The saguaro blossom is the state wildflower of Arizona. Its scientific name is given in honor of Andrew Carnegie. In 1994, Saguaro National Park, near Tucson, Arizona, was designated to help protect this species and its habitat. Saguaros have a relatively long lifespan, often exceeding 150 years. They may grow their first side arm around 75–100 years of age, but some never grow any arms. Arms are developed to increase the plant's reproductive capacity, as more apices lead to more flowers and fruit. A saguaro can absorb and store considerable amounts of rainwater, visibly expanding in the process, while slowly using the stored water as needed. This characteristic enables the saguaro to survive during periods of drought. It is a keystone species, and provides food and habitat to a large number of species. Saguaros have been a source of food and shelter for humans for thousands of years. Their sweet red fleshed fruits are turned into syrup by native peoples, such as the Tohono Oʼodham and Pima. Their ribs are used as building materials in the wood-poor deserts. The saguaro cactus is a common image in Mexican culture and American Southwest films.

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  1. saguaro

    A saguaro is a type of giant cactus native to the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is known for its large size, often growing up to 50 feet tall, and its iconic upward branching form. The saguaro is also notable for its white flowers and red fruit. Scientifically, it is known as Carnegiea gigantea.

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  1. Saguaro

    The saguaro is a large, tree-sized cactus species in the monotypic genus Carnegiea, which can grow to be over 20 meters tall. It is native to the Sonoran Desert in the U.S. state of Arizona, the Mexican state of Sonora, and the Whipple Mountains and Imperial County areas of California. The saguaro blossom is the State Wildflower of Arizona. The common name saguaro came into the English language through the Spanish language, originating in the Mayo language.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Saguaro

    sa-gwar′ō, n. the giant cactus.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of saguaro in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of saguaro in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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