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Fouquieria splendens

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Field Notes

Description:

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.

Habitat:

Rocky hillside.

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Fouquieria splendens

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