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Boojum tree

Fouquieria columnaris

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Ericales ›Family: Fouquieriaceae ›Genus: Fouquieria

About

Fouquieria columnaris, the Boojum tree or cirio (American Spanish: ) is a tree in the ocotillo family, whose other members include the ocotillos. It is nearly endemic to the Baja California Peninsula (both the northern and southern states), with only a small population in the Sierra Bacha of Sonora, Mexico. The plant's English name, Boojum, was given by Godfrey Sykes of the Desert Laboratory in Tucson, Arizona and is taken from Lewis Carroll's poem "The Hunting of...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Boojum tree?
The scientific name of Boojum tree is Fouquieria columnaris.
What is the conservation status of Boojum tree?
The Boojum tree has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Boojum tree belong to?
Boojum tree belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Boojum tree belong to?
Boojum tree belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Boojum tree belong to?
Boojum tree belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Boojum tree belong to?
Boojum tree belongs to the order Ericales.
What family does Boojum tree belong to?
Boojum tree belongs to the family Fouquieriaceae.
What genus does Boojum tree belong to?
Boojum tree belongs to the genus Fouquieria.