The saguaro cactus bloom has a long history in Arizona, becoming the territorial flower in 1901 and the official state flower in 1931. The saguaro blooms in May and June, with creamy-white flowers that open during cool desert nights to attract birds, bats, and insects. The flowers turn into oval green fruit with red flesh that the Papago and Pima Indians make into syrup.
Saguaro Cactus – Arizona State Flower
on May 4, 2003
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