Euphorbia cuphosperma
Hairy Fruit Spurge, Hairy Fruited Spurge
Also known as: Euphorbia dentata f. cuphosperma (Engelm.) Fernald +3 more
- Euphorbia dentata f. cuphosperma (Engelm.) Fernald
- Euphorbia dentata var. cuphosperma Engelm.
- Poinsettia cuphosperma (Engelm.) Small
- Poinsettia dentata var. cuphosperma (Engelm.) Mohlenbr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Euphorbia cuphosperma (commonly known as Hairy-Fruit Spurge or Hairy-fruited Spurge) is an annual belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Guatemala, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Illinois