Odd Ocotillo
by Joe Schofield
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Odd Ocotillo
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Joe Schofield
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The Ocotillo. In this case, an odd ocotillo. This hardy specimen is growing along Pinto Basin Road, JTNP.
Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens) are one of easiest plants to identify in the desert. They are a large shrub with long cane-like unbranched spiny stems that grow from a short trunk. Small 2 inch leaves will grow from the stems when there is enough moisture. Dense clusters of red tubular flowers grow from the end of the stems from March through June.
A favorite desert plant, I have one growing in a large pot on my porch.
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December 21st, 2023
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