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Fouquieria Burragei
''Fouquieria burragei,'' known commonly as the gulf ocotillo or pichilingue, is a species of Perennial plant, perennial plant in the genus Fouquieriaceae, Fouquieria (referred to as ocotillos), native to the gulf coast of Baja California Sur. It is a shrub to small tree distinguished by its white to rose-red flowers, which are unique among the ocotillo species on the Baja California Peninsula, peninsula. It is the only ocotillo endemic to the peninsula, and is threatened by invasive species (particularly Feral goat, feral goats), tourism, coastal development and other human activities. Description This plant is a shrub to small tree 3 to 7 meters in height. It consists of thin, Thorns, spines, and prickles, thorny branches sprawling upwards from a central base, which gives the plant a fan-shaped appearance. The bright-green Leaf, leaves are small, oval and emerge in pairs alternating between the thorns. After rains, flowers begin to emerge. The inflorescence is variable, shape ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IUCN
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN; officially International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) is an international organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. It is involved in data gathering and analysis, research, field projects, advocacy, and education. IUCN's mission is to "influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable". Over the past decades, IUCN has widened its focus beyond conservation ecology and now incorporates issues related to sustainable development in its projects. IUCN does not itself aim to mobilize the public in support of nature conservation. It tries to influence the actions of governments, business and other stakeholders by providing information and advice and through building partnerships. The organization is best known to the wider ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
