Saguaro Cactus Blossoms with Thrasher Bird
by Rebecca Herranen
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Saguaro Cactus Blossoms with Thrasher Bird
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Rebecca Herranen
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Photograph - Photography
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The scientific name for the iconic Saguaro Cactus is Carnegiea gigantea is a symbol of the desert landscape in the Southwest United States. Typical for a Saguaro Cactus to grow 40 feet tall and live for 150 years, but there are are reports of cactus over 70 feet tall and living potentially 300 years.
One of those most captivating features of the Saguaro are its beautiful white blossoms that crown the cactus and bloom in late Spring and early Summer. An interesting aspect of these 3 inch flowers is that they bloom at night and close by the middle of the day. The flowers have a sweet fragrance attracting bats, bees and birds, like this Curved Bill Thrasher.
These beautiful cactus are a testament to the ability to adapt in the arid and often harsh, hot climate.
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June 1st, 2023
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