Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens) are one of easiest plants to identify in the desert. They are a large shrub with long canelike unbranched spiny stems that grow from a short trunk. Small 2 inch leaves will grow from the stems when there is enough moisture. Dense clusters of red tubular flowers grow from the end of the stems from March through June. You can find tons of these throughout Anza Borrego Desert State Park. Large cluster area include Coyote Canyon, Yaqui Pass Road (north side of the pass), eastern side of Dry Canyon, Dave McCain Spring, Hayden Springs, and many others.

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