Pisonia capitata
Mexican Devil's Claws
Also known as: Cryptocarpus capitatus S.Watson
- Cryptocarpus capitatus S.Watson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Nyctaginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling shrub.
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Pisonia capitata (commonly known as Mexican devil's-claws) is a scrambling shrub within the Nyctaginaceae family. It is found natively in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest