This photo gives a close-up view of ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens) spines and was taken along the Chihuanhuan Desert Trail of Big Bend National Park. Ocotillo is derived from the Aztec word ocote, which means torch. When in full bloom, the fiery flowers resemble small torches.Galleries:Chihuanhuan Desert Trail, Shrubs, Spines, Thorns, & PricklesKeywords:big bend national park, brewster county, chihuanhuan desert trail, fouquieria splendens, fouquieriaceae, national park, ocotillo, spines, texas, txPhoto Location: Chihuanhuan Desert Trail at Dugout Wells, Big Bend National Park, TXPhotographer: Dr. Roy WinkelmanDate of Photo: 02/17/2014Device Make: CanonDevice Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark IIExposure Time: 0.01F Number: 14Original Dimensions: 3744×5616Picture Orientation: PortraitGPS Coordinates: 29°16'16.46"N 103°8'12.92"WPicture Number: 27257
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