They can live for 400 years, their spiny, twisting stems stretching 20 feet into the sky. Their red flowers bring luscious color to the desert, in even the driest of springs. Ocotillos are found from West Texas to California and … Continue reading → Hosted by for KRTS

Nature Notes from Marfa Public Radio

Ocotillos: New Research Reveals the Importance, and Vulnerability, of an Iconic Desert Plant

Nature Notes explores the natural world of the Llano Estacado and the Chihuahuan Desert. We look at the plants, animals, and ecology of this unique region, as well as places to experience it and people working to conserve it. This free 4 1/2-minute weekly environmental feature is produced by Marfa Public Radio in Marfa, Texas, in conjunction with the Sibley Nature Center in Midland, Texas. Through interviews with scientists and field recordings, Nature Notes reveals the secrets of desert life. The program airs Tuesday and Thursday on KRTS Marfa at 93.5 FM and KXWT at 91.3 FM in the Permian Basin.

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Nature Notes from Marfa Public Radio