Saguaro is the largest cactus in the United States.
This giant cactus is indigenous to Arizona and grows to a height of forty to fifty feet and lives to an age of 150 to 200 years.
The white blossoms of the Saguaro, appear on the tips of the long arms of the cactus during May and June.
The saguaro’s blossom was adopted as the official territorial flower on March 18, 1901.
Later, a druggist from Maricopa County introduced a bill to adopt the saguaro blossom as Arizona's state flower.
The state flower bill passed on March 16, 1931.
The fragrant, waxy white saguaro blossom is among the most unique of state flowers.
The sweet flowers attract bees and flies in May and June.
In July, the flowers become red-fleshed fruits that attract doves migrating from Mexico.
Papago and Pima Indians harvest saguaro fruit, which they make into a syrup.
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