Euphorbia helleri
Heller's Spurge
Also known as: Tithymalus helleri (Millsp.) Small
- Tithymalus helleri (Millsp.) Small
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Euphorbia helleri (commonly known as Heller's spurge) is an annual belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Euphorbia, which contains over 2100 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Texas
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)
Louisiana