A lesson in Cacti

Above, the Saguaro cactus. It's bloom is the state flower of Arizona. These only grow in Arizona. They can live to be hundreds of years old and weigh thousands of pounds. It can take up to 15 years for them to grow their first "arm." The fruit from these is naturally sweet and can make syrup and jelly without any sugar, but nobody wants to climb up and get it (it blooms on top).