Guest oneshot Report post Posted November 26, 2014 I have heard that it is a "one-in-a-million" chance for a Sahuaro to be "crowned". Not sure about that number, but they are a rare and cool thing to find... I know of three that are next to roads, west side of I-19southbound by the Sahuarita exit sign, San Xavier exit I-19 northbound, and one at the S-curves on Sahuarita rd, eastside of rd.( I have found a few others while out and about away from roads also)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 Thats crazy. Looks like a spiky head of cauliflower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted November 26, 2014 The "Crowned" or "Crested" saguaro. I have heard it is from either a hormonal imbalance, bacteria or virus infection, or just a genetic mutation. Whether or not that is true, they are very rare, and amazing to see. I know I have seen three as well. I need to go back to the best one I know of and photograph it with my good camera, with a great sunrise. Thanks for posting this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctafoya Report post Posted November 26, 2014 Thats cool. Never seen one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mocha1545 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 That is cool. I've never seen one either. Will have to make a trip south with the camera! Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted November 26, 2014 Cool find! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted November 26, 2014 Very cool. I have seen a few as well on horse trails but not that big. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IA Born Report post Posted November 26, 2014 I miss seeing saguaros, in general, but I miss seeing those, especially. I know the three you are referring to from my days living in Tucson and I know of several more. Thanks for the great trip down memory lane! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azshtr Report post Posted November 26, 2014 Ive found a few in the outback. Very cool to find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted November 26, 2014 There's one off the Florence kelvin highway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturebob Report post Posted November 26, 2014 No saguaro here . 2 degrees and 6-7" fresh snow. That is a great one You found there. You guys enjoy that desert. WE lived in it for 34 years and took it for granted. Even tho I allways said to the wife its one of the most Beautiful places in the world. Can't wait to move back. I enjoyed every time out in the desert, and had several cactus on our acre in Cave Creek. Nothin more majestic than a big buck standing in a saguaro forrest..........BOB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted November 27, 2014 That looks just like Coles ear! Cauliflower ear! Cool stuff there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted November 27, 2014 There are a bunch on sr 86 between sells and why. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted November 27, 2014 There's several north of lake Pleasent. A friend of mine is cataloging them for a book Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted November 27, 2014 Its even more rare to find a saguaro without a bullet hole in it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
