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are there saguaros in new mexico

by Kaitlyn Erdman Published 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago

The saguaro cactus does not grow in New Mexico, but that doesn't stop it from being used in NM imagery—this time, along the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway, aka NM 14.Sep 15, 2015

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Where do Saguaros grow best?

Where Saguaros Grow. Saguaros are also limited by elevation. They are generally found growing from sea level to approximately 4,000 feet in elevation. Saguaros growing higher than 4,000 feet are usually found on south facing slopes where freezing temperatures are less likely to occur or are shorter in duration.

Do saguaro cacti grow in the Sonoran Desert?

Saguaro cacti, Carnegiea gigantea, only grow in the Sonoran Desert. However, they do not grow in all parts of the Sonoran Desert. This map represents the range of the Sonoran Desert (crosshatch) with an overlay of the range of the saguaro cactus (solid).

What limits the range of the saguaro cactus?

The range of the saguaro is limited by freezing temperatures in winter. Saguaros are also limited by elevation. They are generally found growing from sea level to approximately 4,000 feet in elevation.

How high can a saguaro grow?

Saguaros are also limited by elevation. They are generally found growing from sea level to approximately 4,000 feet in elevation. Saguaros growing higher than 4,000 feet are usually found on south facing slopes where freezing temperatures are less likely to occur ...

Where do saguaro cacti grow?

Where Saguaros Grow. Saguaro cacti, Carnegiea gigantea, only grow in the Sonoran Desert. However, they do not grow in all parts of the Sonoran Desert. This map represents the range of the Sonoran Desert (crosshatch) with an overlay of the range of the saguaro cactus (solid).

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