The Mysterious Crested Saguaro takes an in-depth look into this extremely rare mutation of the saguaro cactus. In 2016, still little is known about what causes this strange growth or how often it occurs. A small group call the Crested Saguaro Society started photographing and documenting all the crested saguaros they could find. Their work has reshaped our knowledge and understanding of the cactus.
Story by Andrew Brown
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