Cnidoscolus stimulosus
Cnidoscolus stimulosus
- Native to:
- United States | AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, VA | Virgin Islands
iNaturalist: © alice_herden (iNaturalist #113005363)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus:
- Cnidoscolus
- Species:
- Cnidoscolus stimulosus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Shrub
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from root crown after fire; benefits from fire to reduce competition.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash