is a shrubby perennial with silver-gray foliage and spikes of purple flowers. It is highly aromatic and attracts pollinators. 11. Ocotillo: Ocotillo is a unique desert plant with long, spiny stems ...

Despite the harsh conditions, the Atacama Desert is home to a surprising number of plant species ... to be favoring “pata de guanaco”, a purple flower that doesn’t need a lot of water ...