The Mysterious Crested Saguaro | The Arizona Collection

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The Mysterious Crested Saguaro | The Arizona Collection

Take an in-depth look into this extremely rare mutation of the saguaro cactus. Little is known about what causes this strange growth or how often it occurs. A small group call the Crested Saguaro Society started photographing and documenting all the crested saguaros they could find. Their work has reshaped our knowledge and understanding of the cactus.
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