Fouquieriaceae

Fouquieria

Fouquieria plant, also known as ocotillo, has an intriguing story. Native to the desert regions of southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico, this unique plant captures attention with its tall, spiky branches adorned with bright red flowers. It is said that the indigenous tribes believed the ocotillo had magical properties, capable of warding off evil […]

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Fouquieriaceae

The Fouquieriaceae is a fascinating family of plants commonly called the “ocotillo” or “candlewood”. These desert shrubs are known for their slender, spiny stems that can reach up to 20 feet tall and produce brilliant displays of red flowers. Legend has it that the ocotillo was once a beautiful woman who fell in love with

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