Reaching for the Sky
by Sandra Bronstein
Title
Reaching for the Sky
Artist
Sandra Bronstein
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Photograph - Photography - Fine Art Photography
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Copyright 2013 Sandra Bronstein Photography. All Rights Reserved. Please note that the watermark will not appear on any purchased product.
The saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) is one of the defining plants of the Sonoran Desert. These plants are large, tree-like columnar cacti that develop branches (or arms) as they age, although some never grow arms. These arms generally bend upward and can number over 25. Saguaros are covered with protective spines, white flowers in the late spring, and red fruit in summer. Saguaros are found exclusively in the Sonoran Desert. The most important factors for growth are water and temperature. If the elevation is too high, the cold weather and frost can kill the saguaro. Although the Sonoran Desert experiences both winter and summer rains, it is thought that the Saguaro obtains most of its moisture during the summer rainy season. The saguaro is not currently listed as threatened or endangered. Arizona has strict regulations about the harvesting, collection or destruction of this species. Most of the saguaros roots are only 4-6 inches deep and radiate out as far from the plant as it is tall. There is one deep root, or tap root that extends down into the ground more than 2 feet.
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Robert Bales
Congrats on being selected to this feature page and the other ones for this outstanding photo. v/t
Bob Salo
been to Arizona a few times but never had the privelege of seeing the desert in bloom ..thanks for the rare peek through your wonderful work :))
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