Author: | Albert Kellogg, 1885
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Family: |
FOUQUIERIACEAE |
Origin: |
Central Baja
California |
Soil: |
Grit - Mix |
Water:
|
Medium |
Sun: |
Maximum |
Thickness: |
50
Centimetres |
Height: |
18
Meters |
Flower:
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Crème / Yellow |
Propagate: |
Seeds |
Names:
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Boojum Tree,
Cirio |
Synonyms: |
Idria columnaris Kellogg,
1860.
Fouquieria gigantea, Orcutt. |
This member of the Fouquieriaceae family was
given this name by Albert Kellogg in
1885. It is found in the central Baja California and a few
places on the mainland Mexico. It grows on the rocky hill-sides in well-drained
grit with a little water and lots of sun. The stem will get 50
centimetres wide and reach 18 meters. Can only be reproduced by seeds.
The genera name in honour of: P.E. Fouquier, Parisian medical professor.
The species name means 'column-shaped'.
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