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Vine cactus

Fouquieria splendens

Description:

Specimen was about 3 meters tall with spiny branches. Some branches had crimson red flowers on the ends. Aka ocotillo. This tall spiny plant is not a true cactus.

Habitat:

Spotted in southeastern New Mexico. Chihuahuan Desert.

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Brian38
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Spotted on Oct 14, 2019
Submitted on Nov 5, 2019

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