Fouquieria splendens (Ocotillo)

Fouquieria splendens, commonly known as Ocotillo, is a unique desert plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is characterized by its tall, slender, and spiny stems that grow in a tangled, multi-cane form. Ocotillo produces vibrant orange-red tubular flowers at the ends of its branches, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators. The plant is well-adapted to arid environments and often remains leafless for most of the year, with leaves appearing only after rainfall. It can reach a height of about 20 feet and has a width of approximately 10 feet.