Euphorbia alta
Giant Spurge
Also known as: Tithymalus altus (Norton) Wooton & Standl.
- Tithymalus altus (Norton) Wooton & Standl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Euphorbia alta (commonly known as Giant Spurge) is an annual or biennial belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Euphorbia is notably large, comprising more than 2100 species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico