Acalypha californica
California Copperleaf, Pringle Threeseeded Mercury
Also known as: Acalypha pringlei S.Watson +2 more
- Acalypha pringlei S.Watson
- Acalypha stokesiae Pax & K.Hoffm.
- Ricinocarpus californicus (Benth.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Acalypha californica (commonly known as California copperleaf or Pringle threeseeded mercury) is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. The genus Acalypha is notably large, comprising more than 400 species.
Macro Climate
Arid
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