Fouquieria formosa
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| Fouquieria formosa | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Fouquieriaceae |
| Genus: | Fouquieria |
| Species: | F. formosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Fouquieria formosa Kunth | |
Fouquieria formosa is a species of Fouquieria, native to central and southern Mexico.[1]
Description
Fouquieria formosa is a large shrub or small tree growing to 10 m in height and has spines and red-orange flowers. The flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds.[2][3]
References
- ↑ Global Biodiversity Information Facility: Fouquieria formosa
- ↑ Pictures and brief information
- ↑ Herbarium specimen picture
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