Did you know this about saguaro cacti?

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Did you know that saguaro cacti only grow in one place in the world? They grow in the Sonoran Desert, which stretches through Arizona and part of Northern Mexico. So if you see them drawn or depicted in any other desert setting, know that they aren't native there. I love these cacti. They are so friendly looking. And technically, they are considered trees and are under protection. Not only are they very tall, but they are very tough. If you run into one with your car, your car will be totaled and the cactus will be fine. Native folks used to reach up to the tops with long poles, harvest the fruit, and make wine out of it. These cacti also provide a lot of shelter for birds. Just don't hug one! The picture shows some of them growing in their native desert.