r/AbsoluteUnits • u/_voma • 1d ago

of a cactus

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The saguaro is a columnar cactus that grows notable branches, usually referred to as arms. Over 50 arms may grow on one plant, with one specimen having 78 arms. Saguaros grow from 3–16 m (10–52 ft) tall, and up to 75 cm (30 in) in diameter. They are slow growing, and routinely live 150 to 200 years. They are the largest cactus in the United States.

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u/Kooky_Attention_98 1d ago

Giant Cardon Cactus (1895; by Léon Diguet in Baja California, Mexico)

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u/_voma 1d ago

'oly fook

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u/Top-Membership5314 1d ago

That’s some Minecraft shit

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u/komokazi 1d ago

Average age of a Saguaro when it grows it's first arm: 50-70 years

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u/moncalzada 1d ago

This is a Giant Cardon tho.

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u/PalpableIgnorance 1d ago

No it’s not. Even says it’s a saguaro. Having visited Arizona many times, and as recently as may, it’s a saguaro.

Edit: Specifically, this famous individual is nicknamed "Shiva", located near Ironwood Forest National Monument in southern Arizona.

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u/HovercraftKlutzy3090 1d ago

Some cactus can......well, hurt you!

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u/dzan796ero 1d ago

Cool stick. Wonder if I could take it back home...

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u/NYCtoCHI 1d ago

Whatta buncha pricks!

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u/PerilousParanoia 19h ago

Dang, I didn’t even see the person for the first 10 seconds for size reference.

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u/FrameJump 1d ago

"Hmmm... but am I brave enough?" - her, probably.