Plants of the Tohono Oˊodham Nation
The TOCC Plant Atlas presents ecological, botanical, and cultural
information for plants growing on the Tohono Oˊodham Nation in southern
Arizona. The atlas includes native plants and crop plants cultivated by the
Tohono Oˊodham, organized according to growth form and biome.
This atlas also includes name cross references and audio clips of Tohono
Oˊodham names.
Contents
![Annuals](images/icon/annuals.jpg) |
Annuals
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This group includes plants that appear "new" every year.
Most plants in this group are herbaceous. We also include several perennials that
disappear during the dry season and survive underground using thickened roots or tubers.
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![Cacti](images/icon/cacti.jpg) |
Cacti |
Succulent plants of the family Cactaceae.
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![Crop Plants](images/icon/crop_plants.jpg) |
Crop Plants
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Plants grown under cultivation.
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![Shrubs](images/icon/shrubs.jpg) |
Shrubs |
Woody perennials without a trunk or with multiple,
small trunks.
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![Succulents](images/icon/succulents.jpg) |
Succulents
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Plants with succulent properties that retain water in leaf or stem tissues and remain green year-round.
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![Trees](images/icon/trees.jpg) |
Trees |
Woody plants larger than shrubs that have one or few, thick trunks.
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![Scientific Names](images/icon/scientific.jpg) |
Scientific Names
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Latin botanical names that uniquely identify all species in this Atlas.
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![Oˊodham Names](images/icon/oodham.jpg) |
Tohono Oˊodham Names
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Tohono Oˊodham names for plants in this atlas.
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![Common Names](images/icon/common.jpg) |
Common Names
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Names in common use for plants in this atlas.
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![Comparator](images/icon/comp_thumb.png) |
Compare
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A tool for making side-by-side comparisons of plant photos.
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