fouquieria

• Род смолистых суккулентных деревьев или кустарников, произрастающих в пустынных и полупустынных регионах юго-запада США, которые большую часть года не имеют листьев.

A genus of resinous succulent trees or shrubs native to desert and semidesert regions of the southwestern United States, which are leafless for most of the year.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Desert shrub or treeC2formalscientific

   A genus of resinous succulent trees or shrubs native to desert and semidesert regions of southwestern United States and Mexico, often leafless for most of the year.

   Пустынный кустарник или дерево

   • The Fouquieria plant is well adapted to arid environments.
   • Fouquieria species are known for their thick, water-storing stems.
   • During dry periods, Fouquieria remains leafless to conserve water.