Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Genus:

Acalypha

Species:

Acalypha digynostachya

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, birds

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts readily from roots after fire or disturbance. Common in prairie systems with periodic burning.