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For members of the Tohono O’odham Nation, the centuries-old sacred harvest of saguaro fruit from the desert around Tucson is ...
The saguaro cactus is the iconic plant of the Arizona borderlands, and in June and early July, its fruit ripens.
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — It’s that time of year when saguaros are blooming, so if you’re driving or walking in your neighborhood and come across a saguaro cactus flower, you might want to stop ...
KGUN Tucson, AZ. Saguaro cactus flowers bloom. Posted: May 27, 2025 | Last updated: May 27, 2025. Keep an eye out for Arizona's iconic saguaro cactus flower as its blooming season is here.
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona’s favorite plant, the saguaro, might not be a fan of the Valley’s extreme heat. “It stresses them a lot. One of the things that we’ve noticed through our ...
Step aside, Moana, Elsa and Simba. In recent years, Stitch has quietly become one of Disney’s most popular — and most merchandised — characters. By Ashley Spencer Eight-year-old Elle ...
ABC15 Meteorologist Ashlee DeMartino talked with the Desert Botanical Garden during the Saguaro Census 2025 to get an update on cactus health and what to expect around our environment.
ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (KGUN) — An Oro Valley family is thankful nobody was hurt after their neighbor's Saguaro cactus fell onto their cars in the middle of the night, crushing them.
Saguaro cactuses are Arizona's towering icons. However, only one holds the record for being the tallest ever measured. Here's what to know about it.
Arizona's iconic Saguaro cactus is dying off at an intense rate with the Desert Botanical Garden saying nearly 20% of their plants have died since 2020.