Fouquieria burragei
Fouquieria burragei Rose
Fouquieria burragei, known as gulf ocotillo or pichilingue, is a perennial plant in the genus Fouquieria, native to the gulf coast of Baja California Sur. It is a shrub or small tree with white to rose-red flowers, unique among ocotillo species on the peninsula. It is the only ocotillo endemic to the region and faces threats from invasive species, tourism, and coastal development.
Description
Fouquieria burragei belongs to the family Fouquieriaceae and is part of the genus Fouquieria. It was first described in 1911 by Rose. This species is found in the Global and Mexico Northwest regions, specifically along the gulf coast of Baja California Sur. The plant is distinguished by its white to rose-red flowers, which set it apart from other ocotillo species in the area. As the only ocotillo endemic to the peninsula, it is particularly vulnerable to threats such as invasive species, tourism, and coastal development.
Distribution
Global · Mexico Northwest
