Fouquieria (Noun)
Meaning
Resinous succulent trees or shrubs of desert and semidesert regions of southwestern United States that are leafless most of the year.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The ocotillo, a type of fouquieria, is a common sight in the deserts of the southwestern United States.
- Fouquieria splendens, also known as the desert coral, is a striking example of a leafless tree that thrives in arid environments.
- In the Sonoran Desert, fouquieria trees can be seen dotting the landscape, their spindly branches a testament to their ability to survive in harsh conditions.
- Fouquieria diguetii, a type of fouquieria found in Baja California, produces clusters of red flowers that attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.
- During periods of drought, the leaves of fouquieria trees will often fall off, allowing the plant to conserve precious water.