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The genus Fouquieria is not a large one, but it contains some amazing plants with great appeal to succulent enthusiasts. One of the most familiar plants in the genus is the ocotillo, Fouquieria splendens, which has a large distribution in northern Mexico and the southwestern U.S. The tallest species is the boojum tree of Baja California, Fouquieria columnaris. Some other kinds, such as Fouquieria purpusii, are prized by collectors of pachycaul succulents. Come to our January meeting for a close-up look at this remarkable group, presented by Joe Simcox.
Joe Simcox has crisscrossed Mexico in search of rare plants over many years, tracking down unusual species in out-of-the-way locations. He has put together a program showcasing some of the memorable Fouquierias he has encountered in his travels.
Jim Smith will be this month’s featured grower
All meetings normally are scheduled for the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM, and they are held in the San Francisco County Fair Building, located at 9th Avenue and Lincoln in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.
The next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
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Anyone, club member or not, who makes a purchase from ExoticPlantBooks.com can earn credit for the San Francisco Succulent & Cactus Society. The credit amounts to 10% of your purchases, which in turn, the club would use to purchase books for our library.
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