What is right? Sahuaro or saguaro? Why?

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Answer: The common name for Carnegiea gigantea (Engelm.) Britton & Rose (also known as Cereus giganteus) - Both spellings are correct in Spanish and English - see: http://fichas.infojardin.com/cactus/carnegiea-gigantea-saguaro.htm The spelling of Arizona's state flower was changed from "Sahuara" to "Saguaro" in current law. So if you are in Arizona it is now officially 'Saguaro', however some streets, high schools, and parks still carry the other spelling. The poor owl, named for the cactus, has the same problems, not really knowing its name: owl, saguaro; owl, sahuaro

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