Saguaro
Shrub
The giant cactus of the Sonoran Desert, whose pleated stem swells to drink in the rain and can weigh several tonnes.
💡 Fun Facts
- This giant cactus can grow taller than three adults standing on each other's shoulders.
- Its pleated stem swells up like an accordion to store water when it finally rains.
- It grows so slowly it may not sprout its first 'arm' until it is 50 to 100 years old!