Saguaro cactuses are an iconic symbol of the American Southwest and the country's largest cactus species. But the world-famous cactuses are beginning to wither and die amidst the state’s ...

In Phoenix, the summer of 2020 was so hot even the cactuses couldn’t stand it — literally. In the weeks after August, the hottest month in the hottest summer on record in a place already famous for ...

The saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) is the world’s largest cactus: An adult can weigh up to 8 tons. It has shallow roots that grow 4 to 6 inches deep, but one root, like a taproot, reaches more than 2 ...

As wild burro populations grow, they're putting native vegetation at risk, a new study shows, including the saguaro cactus.

After pockets of morning drizzle early Sunday, a drier afternoon is in store with highs in the upper 80s and a gusty south wind. Read full article: Sunday starts with patchy drizzle, ends warm and ...

In a new move to protect the state's iconic plant, Saguaro National Park plans to monitor cactus nurseries to prevent the buying and selling of stolen saguaros from the park. "It's a pretty big thing ...

If you’ve ever wandered into a Las Vegas souvenir shop, you’ve likely seen some Las Vegas T-shirt or trinket with a saguaro cactus — an iconic Southwestern motif recognized by its large arms and tall, ...

Business owners and their signmakers have a powerful botanical in their marketing toolbox. With some green paint, a modicum of skill, and a few quick brush strokes, they can convey a fabled region of ...

If you're one of the many people who are into succulents, then you know that they are a great plant to have around. They're beautiful, they don't take up much space, and they're relatively easy to ...

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This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. PHOENIX (AP) — After recording the warmest ...