Jatropha dioica var. graminea
Leatherstem
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Jatropha dioica var. graminea (commonly known as Leatherstem) is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Originating in North America, this variety is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Jatropha dioica, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Texas
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