Euphorbia wrightii
Wright's Spurge
Also known as: Alectoroctonum wrightii (Torr. & A.Gray) Klotzsch & Garcke +2 more
- Alectoroctonum wrightii (Torr. & A.Gray) Klotzsch & Garcke
- Tithymalopsis wrightii (Torr. & A.Gray) Small
- Tithymalus wrightii (Torr. & A.Gray) Millsp. ex A.Heller
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or tuberous geophyte.
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Euphorbia wrightii (commonly known as Wright's spurge) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. The genus Euphorbia is notably large, comprising more than 2100 species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Texas