The saguaro cactus blossom is Arizona's state flower. Why is the saguaro blossom Arizona's state flower? Arizona has about 51 native cactus species, but the saguaro is likely the most well-known.

The saguaro blossom is Arizona's state flower. The blossoms crown the iconic cactuses each spring. Here's why they were picked and how to see them.

Arizona's saguaro cacti, a symbol of the U.S. West, are leaning, losing arms and in some cases falling over as record-breaking extreme heat consumes the state, plant researchers say. "These plants ...

Arizona is known for its cactus, especially the saguaro. But a lesser known cactus in Tucson is gaining attention for its unique shape. Check it out.

Arizona’s laws, which require permits to move or harvest native cacti, are a direct response to these shocking crimes, aiming to cripple the underground market and save these plants from extinction.

Arizona's saguaro cacti, a symbol of the U.S. West, ... Desert Botanical Garden, which has over 2/3 of all cactus species, including saguaros which can grow to over 12 meters ...

The iconic Saguaro cactus is struggling as heat and drought intensify in Arizona. With record-setting ... that even these beautifully-adapted desert plants have their limits." ...

Arizona's iconic saguaro cacti are falling over and dying thanks to extreme heat in the state. The plants, although adapted to hot temperatures, rely on summer monsoon rains that haven't come.

Plant physiologists at the Phoenix garden are studying how much heat cacti can take. Until recently many thought the plants were perfectly adapted to high temperatures and drought. Arizona's heat ...