Family Cactaceae


This page is outdated! Click here to go to the current version of CactiGuide.com

Carnegiea gigantea
Common Name(s): Saguaro, Sahuaro, Giant Cactus, Sage of the Desert
Synonym(s): Cereus giganteus, Pilocereus giganteus


C. gigantea

Photo taken at: My Collection, San Clemente, CA
click any picture to enlarge


C. gigantea

Photo taken at: Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, AZ


C. gigantea

Photo taken at: Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, AZ

C. gigantea
Photo taken at: Tohono O'Odham Indian Reservation, AZ
Me at left (6'0" Tall)

*Currently 1 of 1 known species shown in this genus.