Ocotillo (Noun)
Meaning
Desert shrub of southwestern United States and Mexico having slender naked spiny branches that after the rainy season put forth foliage and clusters of red flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The hiker carefully navigated through the desert terrain, making sure not to get scratched by the sharp branches of the ocotillo.
- In full bloom, the ocotillo creates a stunning display of red flowers against the arid desert landscape.
- Wildlife often takes shelter in the dense foliage produced by the ocotillo after a rainy season.
- Ocotillo, with its unique appearance, is often used in landscaping and garden designs to add a touch of desert beauty.
- On a rare occasion when it rained in the desert, the ocotillo came alive with clusters of red flowers that attracted bees and hummingbirds.