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 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 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's saguaro cacti, a symbol of the U.S. West, are leaning, losing arms and in some cases falling over during the state's record streak of extreme heat, a scientist said on Tuesday.

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.

Over the last five years, researchers have found that the death rate for saguaros in the Phoenix area jumped from 1% to 2% ...

The cactus native to Arizona, though, is listed as endangered and has been since 2013. The species has eight surviving populations, four of which contain 50 or fewer individuals.

The area's Tohono O’odham nation considers the iconic cactus not as plants, but as respected members of their group, the National Parks Service writes. They can grow at altitudes of up to 4,000 ...