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The Barrel Cactus tends
to grow leaning toward the
south, which is why it is also
called the " compass " cactus.
The barbed thorns of the
fuzzy-looking Cholla have
earned them the nickname
" Velcro of the desert. "
The Jojoba shrub is highly
valued for its brown, acornlike
seeds that contain a
high-quality liquid wax.
A member of the Agave family,
the Century Plant grows
a flowering stalk that can
reach up to 15 feet in height.
Devil's Claw has long trailing
stems and scalloped leaves.
It is a signature material in
baskets created by the Tohono
O'odham and Pima people.
Ironwoods are spiny trees
that sprout small leaves
when the soil is moist. They
bloom in May/June with
violet, wisteria-like flowers.
The whip-like branches of
the Ocotillo sport fiery red
blossoms in the spring.
The stem of the Brittlebush
exudes a gum that can be
chewed or used as incense.
This shrub blooms from
late winter to early spring.
Fun Facts
CREOSOTE
u Creosote is thought to be the oldest living
plant in the world.
u A ring of creosotes looks like separate plants,
but all are descendant from a common seed.
u Native people used creosote secretions to
waterproof baskets and mend pottery.
u The creosote's flowers and foliage feed more
than 60 species of insects.
u It gives off a fresh, unmistakable fragrance
following a rain.
u These common evergreen shrubs can live to
be over 100 years old.
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