Which of the following is found in Mexican deserts by the name of 'ho-ho-ba'?

Jojoba

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Solution

The correct option is A Jojoba
Jojoba (also pronounced as 'ho-ho-ba') with the botanical name Simmondsia chinensis, and also known as goat nut, deer nut, pignut, wild hazel, quinine nut, coffeeberry, and gray box bush, is native to Southwestern North America. Simmondsia chinensis is the sole species of the family Simmondsiaceae, placed in the order Caryophyllales.
Jojoba is grown commercially to produce jojoba oil, a liquid wax ester extracted from its seed.
It is found in southern California, Arizona and Utah (U.S.), and Baja California state (Mexico).
Jojoba foliage provides year-round food for many animals, including deer, javelina, bighorn sheep, and livestock. Its nuts are eaten by squirrels, rabbits, other rodents, and larger birds.
Hence, correct option is A.

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