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Archaic Joy's avatar

Have yet to meet Ocotillo, but she reminds me of Devil's Club, a plant I consider a dear friend. Vastly different environments (dry spiny desert versus moist mossy forest), but both protective, spine-full and worthy of reverence. Enjoyed reading this bit of writing, as when Ocotillo appears for me, I'll be able to recognize with certainty. Thanks for sharing your Plant stories John!

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Nettie's avatar

I have experienced both your ocotillo tincture and your ocotillo flower tincture. Would you please compare the difference between the two in effect and application? I have used the ocotillo tincture more often than the flower tincture, and I do think there is an “opening of the heart”, a return to allowing the flow of compassion in difficult situations that this plant facilitates.

Although I live in northern Canada, we have hiked in your Bioregion and experienced the ocotillo plant blooming in person. It has a stark beauty, and a delightful presence when it suddenly blooms.

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