Astraea comosa
Astraea comosa
- Native to:
- Brazil
GBIF: G.Martinelli; D.Gonzaga, L.Lopes





Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus:
- Astraea
- Species:
- Astraea comosa
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, greenish
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Prairie species that tolerates periodic fire and may benefit from fire-induced reduction of woody competition.