Euphorbia antisyphilitica
Candelilla
Also known as: Euphorbia antisyphilitica var. typica Miranda +2 more
- Euphorbia antisyphilitica var. typica Miranda
- Euphorbia cerifera Alcocer
- Tirucalia antisyphilitica (Zucc.) P.V.Heath
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a semisucculent subshrub or shrub.
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Euphorbia antisyphilitica (commonly known as Candelilla) is a succulent shrub within the Euphorbiaceae family. It is found natively in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, New Mexico, Texas