Jatropha canescens
Arizona Nettlespurge
Also known as: Mozinna canescens Benth.
- Mozinna canescens Benth.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Jatropha canescens (commonly known as Arizona nettlespurge) is a shrub within the Euphorbiaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northwest