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Saguaro Fact #1: How do you say it?
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Saguaro is an Indian word. The correct pronunciation is "sah-wah-ro". The formal name is Carnegiea gigantea and it is named for Andrew Carnegie. Send a Free Saguaro Cactus Email Postcard
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