Ocotillo, Ocotillo

Scientific Name: Fouquieria Splendens Ssp.Splendens
Common Name: Ocotillo, Ocotillo
References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 15. Eudicots: Fagaceae to Lythraceae. Phytoneuron 2015-59: 1-53. Published 20 Oct 2015. ISSN 2153 733X
References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/59PhytoN-SWAriz_Pt15FagLyth.pdf#page=5
Habitat: Bajadas
Life Form: Shrub, tall
Leaf Description: Fascicled simple leaves entire
Flower Color: Red
Flowering Period: Apr. to June
Spines: Short straight spines
Rarity: Common, widespread
Family: Fouquieriaceae (ocotillo family)