Cactuslike Tree Of The Southwest Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: OCOTILLO

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	23%	9		Tree species native to southwest Europe and northwest Africa
3	22%	10		Common tree species in Southwest United States

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We think the answer is "OCOTILLO" which means:

noun

• Desert shrub of southwestern united states and mexico having slender naked spiny branches that after the rainy season put forth foliage and clusters of red flowers

An example sentence would be:

• "The ocotillo is a striking desert plant with tall, spiny stems."
• "During dry seasons, the ocotillo's leaves often shrivel up and fall off."

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New York Times01 Jun 2007	Down 36
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