Cnidoscolus elasticus
Chilte
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Cnidoscolus elasticus (commonly known as Chilte) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Naturally occurring 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
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest