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Euphorbia tanquahuete

Leche Maria, Palo Cucaracha
Also known as: Euphorbia fulva Stapf +1 more
  • Euphorbia fulva Stapf
  • Euphorbiodendron fulvum (Stapf) Millsp.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Euphorbia tanquahuete (commonly known as Leche Maria or Palo cucaracha) is a tree within the Euphorbiaceae family. It originates in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest

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