Acalypha radians
Cardinal's Feather
Also known as: Acalypha radians var. genuina Müll.Arg. +2 more
- Acalypha radians var. genuina Müll.Arg.
- Acalypha radians var. geraniifolia Müll.Arg.
- Ricinocarpus radians (Torr.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Acalypha radians (commonly known as Cardinal's Feather) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Found natively in 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
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Texas