Castela emoryi
Corona De Cristo, Crucifixion Thorn
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Simaroubaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Castela emoryi (commonly known as corona de Cristo or Crucifixion Thorn) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Simaroubaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest