Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) flower buds, Tonto National Monument, 2015.

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Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) flower buds, Tonto National Monument, 2015.

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The first branches of the saguaro cactus appear when they reach 15-feet in height. More branches mean the saguaro is able to produce more seeds and fruits, thereby increasing its chances of reproduction.

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2015

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National Parks Gallery

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https://npgallery.nps.gov/

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