Sept. 19, 2023
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The Sonoran Desert’s landscape is constantly changing with the seasons. One plant that goes through a major transformation every year is the Ocotillo. With its distinctive appearance and vital role in the desert ecosystem, the Ocotillo captures the essence of adaptation, resilience and beauty.
There are many Ocotillos at the Cooper Center, and we like to study them with students regularly. We often look at how they change based on the weather, as well as dive into the various elements that set them apart from other flora in the Sonoran desert. Here is what we have found through learning about these amazing plants over the years:
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