A lighthearted look at some of the most beautiful saguaro cactus pictures ever taken. Contents include the story of saguaros – like: A saguaro can grow to be a towering fifty feet or more and live for as long as two centuries. During rainy seasons, a large saguaro can soak up literally hundreds of gallons of water in its expandable, accordion-folded trunk and arms. For uncounted generations, the Tohono O’odham people in Arizona have harvested the sweet saguaro fruits to make syrup and wine. The authors give full service to giving the reader information on saguaros – from seed to skeleton; saguaros and ancient cultures; the saguaro harvest; saguaros and modern culture. 80 color photographs/illustrations. 59 pages. 9-1/4” x 12”. Softbound. A great book on a great plant! ………(#54500)……$10.95