Pachycereus pringlei (Mexican Cardon/Saguaro Cactus)

Pachycereus pringlei, commonly known as the Mexican Cardon or Saguaro Cactus, is a massive columnar cactus species native to northwestern Mexico. It is characterized by its tall trunk that can reach up to 20 meters in height, with numerous branches growing from the top. The plant features large, ribbed stems covered in protective spines. It is a slow-growing species that is known to live for several hundred years, and it plays a vital role in the ecosystem by providing habitat for various desert wildlife.