2006 39c Saguaro Cactus, Tallest Cactus
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U.S. #4035
Saguaro
Wonders of America
Saguaro
Wonders of America
Issue Date: May 27, 2006
City: Washington, DC
Quantity Issued: 204,000,000
Printed by: Avery Dennison
Printing Method: Photogravure
Perforation: Serpentine die cut 10 ¾
Color: Multicolored
City: Washington, DC
Quantity Issued: 204,000,000
Printed by: Avery Dennison
Printing Method: Photogravure
Perforation: Serpentine die cut 10 ¾
Color: Multicolored
The largest American cactus, the saguaro, grows in the Sonoran Desert of Mexico, Arizona and California. Although the saguaro grows slowly, it lives so long that it can reach close to 60 feet tall and weigh up to 10 tons.
The saguaro has a thick, ridged trunk with stout, 2” spines clustered on the ribs. The grooves and ribs expand to store the little water that falls in the desert.
Saguaros begin to grow upward curving arms at about 65 to 75 years old and are considered mature at 125 years old. The largest plants, with more than five arms, are estimated to be 200 years old.
The saguaro cactus serves as a nesting place for small birds. The gila woodpecker and the gilded flicker chisel out small holes in the woody trunk for their homes.
Saguaros bloom for the first time between 50 and 75 years old. During May and June, waxy, white flowers appear near the ends of branches and on top of the trunk. The flowers open at night and close again by midday. They bloom only once.
Bats, birds, and insects gather nectar from saguaro blossoms and spread their pollen. Many desert creatures eat the ripe fruit that develops from the flowers. The slow growth and great capacity to store water allow the cactus to flower every year, regardless of rainfall.
U.S. #4035
Saguaro
Wonders of America
Saguaro
Wonders of America
Issue Date: May 27, 2006
City: Washington, DC
Quantity Issued: 204,000,000
Printed by: Avery Dennison
Printing Method: Photogravure
Perforation: Serpentine die cut 10 ¾
Color: Multicolored
City: Washington, DC
Quantity Issued: 204,000,000
Printed by: Avery Dennison
Printing Method: Photogravure
Perforation: Serpentine die cut 10 ¾
Color: Multicolored
The largest American cactus, the saguaro, grows in the Sonoran Desert of Mexico, Arizona and California. Although the saguaro grows slowly, it lives so long that it can reach close to 60 feet tall and weigh up to 10 tons.
The saguaro has a thick, ridged trunk with stout, 2” spines clustered on the ribs. The grooves and ribs expand to store the little water that falls in the desert.
Saguaros begin to grow upward curving arms at about 65 to 75 years old and are considered mature at 125 years old. The largest plants, with more than five arms, are estimated to be 200 years old.
The saguaro cactus serves as a nesting place for small birds. The gila woodpecker and the gilded flicker chisel out small holes in the woody trunk for their homes.
Saguaros bloom for the first time between 50 and 75 years old. During May and June, waxy, white flowers appear near the ends of branches and on top of the trunk. The flowers open at night and close again by midday. They bloom only once.
Bats, birds, and insects gather nectar from saguaro blossoms and spread their pollen. Many desert creatures eat the ripe fruit that develops from the flowers. The slow growth and great capacity to store water allow the cactus to flower every year, regardless of rainfall.