Carnegiea gigantea
Giant Cactus, Sage Of The Desert
Also known as: Carnegia gigantea (Engelm.) Britton & Rose +4 more
- Carnegia gigantea (Engelm.) Britton & Rose
- Carnegiea gigantea f. aberrans P.V.Heath
- Carnegiea gigantea f. cristata P.V.Heath
- Cereus giganteus Engelm.
- Pilocereus giganteus (Engelm.) Lem. ex C.F.Först. & Rümpler
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent tree.
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Carnegiea gigantea (commonly known as Giant Cactus or Sage-of-the-Desert) is a tree-like cactus within the Cactaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest