Beloved Ocotillo
Many moons ago, when I was a college kid I lived in Las Cruces (go Aggies!) for about a decade so I got to know some of the Chihuahuan Desert flora. Most notably of course is ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens), which … Continued
Common Names vs. Botanical/Latin Names
Admittedly, I used to have a strong preference for common names because 1) they’re rooted in place/geography, culture, and language; and 2) let’s face it – they’re way easier to pronounce and remember! But over the past several years as … Continued