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Euphorbia heterophylla (Mexican Fireplant)

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 Euphorbia heterophylla

 Euphorbia heterophylla

Habitat: valleys,bajadas
Life Form: forb,annual
Leaf Description: opposite simple or linear entire smooth
Flower Color: green
Flowering Period: summer
Spines: spineless
Family: Euphorbiaceae (spurge family)
Abundance: uncommon
Additional Information:
Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, and N.C. Taylor. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 13. Eudicots: Euphorbiaceae. Phytoneuron 2015-26: 1-65. Published 15 April 2015. SSN 2153 733X page 47 (6.7 MB pdf)

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