Ocotillo
by Juli Scalzi
Title
Ocotillo
Artist
Juli Scalzi
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Ocotillo with red blossoms in spring at Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA.
Some interesting facts about this plant:
* Individual ocotillo stems are sometimes used as poles as a fencing material in their native region, and often take root to form a living fence.
* Due to their light weight and interesting pattern, ocotillo branches have been used for canes or walking sticks.
* Fresh flowers are sometimes used in salads and have a tangy flavor.
Flowers are collected, dried, and used for tisanes. It is said to be useful for those symptoms that arise due to fluid congestion.
* Bathing in water that contains crushed flowers or roots has been used to relieve fatigue.
* Native Americans are known to place the flowers and roots of ocotillo over fresh wounds to slow bleeding.
* Ocotillo is also used to alleviate coughing, achy limbs, varicose veins, urinary tract infections, cervical varicosities, and benign prostate growths.
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March 23rd, 2016
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