Diversity of Succulent Plants in Baja California

What is a Succulent?

Adaptation to Arid Climates

Cerro Colorado Species List

Cerro Colorado Photos

Cerro Caguama Photos

San Borja Photos

Cataviņa Photos

Montevideo Canyon Photos

Santa Rosalillita Photos

El Arco Photos

Calamajue Photos


 

Coyote gourds (Cucurbita spp.)


C. cordata, Baja California


C. digitata X palmata, Ocotillo, California

C. foetidissima root section
The tuberous-rooted cucurbits can be considered root-succulents. The above-ground parts are nonsucculent.

 

 


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