Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Genus:

Cnidoscolus

Species:

Cnidoscolus quercifolius

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Notes:

Seeds require scarification to break physical dormancy; germination occurs within 2-4 weeks under warm conditions.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash