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saguaro

Carnegiea gigantea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Cactaceae ›Genus: Carnegiea

About

The saguaro (/səˈwɑːroʊ/, Spanish pronunciation: ) (Carnegiea gigantea) is an arborescent (tree-like) cactus species in the monotypic genus Carnegiea, which can grow to be over 40 feet (12 m) 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,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of saguaro?
The scientific name of saguaro is Carnegiea gigantea.
What kingdom does saguaro belong to?
saguaro belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does saguaro belong to?
saguaro belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does saguaro belong to?
saguaro belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does saguaro belong to?
saguaro belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
What family does saguaro belong to?
saguaro belongs to the family Cactaceae.
What genus does saguaro belong to?
saguaro belongs to the genus Carnegiea.