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Fouquieria splendens
Desert shrub with tall, vertical, spiny, branches growing from root crown. Usually leafless except after rains. Flowers are bright red and tubular in clusters at branch tips.
Needs well drained soil. Heat and drought tolerant. Sun to part shade.
Cut stems set in the ground will eventually take root. Flowers and seeds are edible, and several indian tribes used them.
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