Jatropha macrorhiza
Ragged Jatropha, Ragged Nettlespurge
Also known as: Jatropha arizonica I.M.Johnst. +2 more
- Jatropha arizonica I.M.Johnst.
- Jatropha macrorhiza var. macrorhiza
- Jatropha macrorhiza var. septemfida Engelm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Jatropha macrorhiza (commonly known as Ragged Jatropha or Ragged Nettlespurge) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico, Texas