Fouquieria columnaris

Definitions of Fouquieria columnaris
  1. noun
    candlewood of Mexico and southwestern California having tall columnar stems and bearing honey-scented creamy yellow flowers
    synonyms: Idria columnaris, boojum tree, cirio
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    type of:
    candlewood
    any of several resinous trees or shrubs often burned for light
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