Arrow Poision Plant

Pleradenophora bilocularis

Arrow Poision Plant

(c) Henrik Kibak, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Euphorbiaceae
Genus:
Pleradenophora
Species:
Pleradenophora bilocularis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Tree
Height:
20-40 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec
Bloom Colors:
Yellow, Green
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Arizona

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Calleta silkmoth (Eupackardia calleta), Cydia deshaisiana, Rothschildia cinctus, Rothschildia jorulla

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist