Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Genus:

Bernardia

Species:

Bernardia incana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

90 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from root crown following fire, typical of South Texas brush species.