*** About Ocotillo: Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens) is not just visually striking; it's also ecologically significant in the desert environments of the Southwest. This plant is known for its long, cane-like spindles that burst into bright red blooms after rainfall. Despite its thorny appearance, ocotillo is a crucial habitat for various desert wildlife, providing nesting sites for birds and resources for other fauna. It exhibits a fascinating survival strategy; its leaves can appear within 48 hours of water availability and drop off during drought to conserve energy. The ocotillo’s ability to flower up to three times a year, depending on rainfall, makes it a resilient symbol of the desert’s ever-adapting landscape.

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