Fouquiera
(named in honour of Peter Edward Fouquier, M.D., a French physician). ORD. Tamariscineoe. A genus containing three species of very glabrous, spinose trees or shrubs, natives of Mexico. F. formosa is described as being a very showy stove shrub. It thrives in a loamy and fibry peat; and is increased by cuttings, planted in heat, under a bell glass. F. formosa (splendid).* fl. scarlet, 1in. long, disposed in terminal erect spikes; corolla tube cylindrical, a little arched; limb spreadingly reflexed. l. oblong, scattered, rather fleshy. h. 6ft. to 10ft.