ocotillo

 

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\\ ocotillo (FOSP2)

\\ ocotillo (FOSP2)

\\ ocotillo (FOSP2)

plant details

ocotillo

identification

latin name: Fouquieria splendens

usda code: FOSP2

alternative name(s): Devil’s walking stick, Candlewood

classification

ecotopes class: cactus

ecological condition(s): sunny edgedesert bajada

size range: large – 4+ ft

habit:succulent –  shrub

leaf retention: evergreen

light requirement: full sun – part-sun

color signature: small but conspicuous red flowers

native range