Jatropha cathartica
Berlander's Nettlespurge, Berlandier's Nettlespurge
Also known as: Adenoropium berlandieri (Torr.) Small +1 more
- Adenoropium berlandieri (Torr.) Small
- Jatropha berlandieri Torr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a caudex geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Jatropha cathartica (commonly known as Berlander's nettlespurge or Berlandier's nettlespurge) is a succulent belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, New Mexico, Texas