Frequently Asked Questions About the Saguaro

by Janice Emily Bowers, Paul Mirocha, Jack Dykinga

How do you pronounce SAGUARO? How tall do saguaros grow? How much do saguaros weigh? Learn the answer to these and many other questions in Frequently Asked Questions About the Saguaro . This easy-to-read book provides brief well researched answers to the questions most asked about these giants of the Sonoran Desert. Readers will learn about the climate that best fosters saguaro growth. They’ll see how birds and other critters use saguaros for their homes. And they’ll also find fascinating information about the plant’s flowers and fruits, including the best time of year to see their magnificent bloom and how native people make the fruit into a delicious syrup. Vividly illustrated with drawings and color photography, Frequently Asked Questions About the Saguaro is a great resource on an important and beautiful cactus.

20 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Rick B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great initial resource on these magnificent cacti.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short book filled with excellent information about the saguaro cactus found in the Sonora Desert. Photos and drawings illustrate the answers to frequent asked question from curious tourists.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book. I moved from Wisconsin to Arizona and immediately became fascinated with this incredible cactus. The book is full of all sorts of interesting information, including how old they get, how big they get, how they are pollinated, and why some branches point downward instead of up (previous cell damage from freezing over time makes cells weaker and unable to hold weight of branch up), and other interesting facts.

[Krista · Rating 3 out of 5]

I now think that I know more about saguaros than I will ever need to. Best new factoids: cannot self-pollinate, illegal to collect fruit, and flowers without a special permit.