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Saguaro cactus blossom - carnegiea gigantea

"Carnegiea Gigantea"

Saguaro Cactus Blossom
The saguaro cactus blossom was adopted by Arizona as the State flower in 1931. Prior to its adoption, a saguaro cactus appeared on the first territorial seal of Arizona in 1863.

The fragrant, waxy white saguaro blossom is one of the most unique State flowers. The flowers are sweetly scented and attract bees and flies through its blooming season of May and June. By July, the flowers become red-fleshed fruits that feed doves migrating from Mexico.

The saguaro fruit has long been used by the Papago and Pima Indians who harvest the fruits and make syrup.

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