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Jacob's staff

DEFINITIONS OF: Jacob's staff

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n 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

Synonyms:
Fouquieria splendens, coachwhip, ocotillo, vine cactus
Type of:
candlewood
any of several resinous trees or shrubs often burned for light
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