Fouquieria diguetii

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The small green leaves that line the branches are drought-deciduous, but will remain on the plant with supplemental irrigation. Bright red tubular flowers borne in clusters decorate the cane tips in the spring, attracting hummingbirds.

Similar plants:

• Fouquieria columnaris, Idria columnaris (Boojum Tree)
• Fouquieria macdougalii (Mexican Tree Ocotillo)
• Fouquieria purpusii (Fouquieria )
• Fouquieria splendens (Ocotillo, Candlewood, Coachwhip, Candlewood, Slimwood, Desert coral, Jacob's staff, Jacob cactus, Vine cactus)