Animals love her. Her bearded dragon sidekick is obsessed with her. She’s fascinated by even the scariest bugs, and wants to be a botanist.
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Receive Text UpdatesSome plants you can eat, some plants you can't, and some are poisonous! That really fascinates her a lot.
Xochitl's favorite animal is the wolf, because she knows what it means to be part of a pack and still stand out.
Xochitl enjoys collecting sticks and plants to examine with her magnifier. She loves all of the rich colors, unique textures and specialized shapes.
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