Saguaro Ribs

All that remains of this giant Saguaro Cactus is a strong durable skeleton. Such a strong support structure explains the fact that it can grow so tall and hold so much water. Water is quite dense. A Saguaro Cactus is very heavy.

 

These are called Saguaro ribs. A number of old Tucson restaurant diinng rooms have beamed ceilings that are covered with saguaro ribs.

 

Late Afternoon at Saguaro East National Park.

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