Carnegiea gigantea, commonly known as the saguaro cactus, is a large cactus species native to the Sonoran Desert in North America. It can grow to be over 40 feet tall and live for more than 150 years. The saguaro is easily recognized by its tall, upright arms that extend upward, giving it a distinctive silhouette. This cactus blooms beautiful white flowers in late spring, which open at night and close by the next afternoon. The flowers are pollinated primarily by bats and bees. The saguaro also produces red fruit that is edible and can be harvested for making syrup or jam.