Adam's tree
Fouquieria diguetii (Tiegh.) I.M.Johnst.
Fouquieria diguetii is a semi-succulent and deciduous plant in the Fouquieriaceae family, native to the southern Baja California Peninsula, and the coasts of Sonora and Sinaloa. Commonly known as Adam's tree, it is related to the ocotillo and the Boojum tree. The plant is characterized by its bright red, tubular flowers, shrub to small tree growth habit, and conical, paniculate inflorescences.
Description
Fouquieria diguetii, also known as palo Adán and Baja tree ocotillo, is a member of the Fouquieriaceae family. It is found in the southern half of the Baja California Peninsula, as well as the coastal regions of Sonora and Sinaloa. This plant is semi-succulent and deciduous, with a growth form that ranges from a shrub to a small tree. It produces bright red, tubular flowers and has conical, paniculate inflorescences. The species was first described in 1925 and is part of the genus Fouquieria.
Other common names
Adam's tree
Distribution
Middle America · Global · Mexico Northwest
Synonyms
Bronnia thiebautiiFouquieria peninsularisBronnia diguetii
