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Meaning of ocotilla



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ocotilla
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The ocotilla or ocotillo is the name of a plant of xerophytic areas (very dry or deserted). It is also called a rotilla, albarda. Its scientific name is Fouquieria splendens and belongs to the family Fouquieriaceae. In some parts it is used in fences. It is typical of the deserts of northern Mexico and Arizona.

  



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Ocotilla : Plant of the family of furquieraces, shrub branched from its foot with long and erect branches and resinous bark. It is used for live hedges and is grown in warm countries because of the showiness of its flowers.

  










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