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Euphorbia tanquahuete

Scientific Name: Euphorbia tanquahuete Sesse & Mocino
Synonym: Euphorbia fulva
Family: Euphorbiaceae

Euphorbia tanquahuete in Art Pacheco's collection in Tucson

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 10-12

Frost Tolerance: Avoid frost

Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun

Origin: Mexico (Jalisco)

Growth Habits: Caudiciform deciduous shrub, up to 10 feet tall (3 m)

Propagation: Seeds, stem cuttings

This Euphorbia has a habit similar to a Bursera, particularly when it is leafless. It can be distinguished easily by the leaf shape, and its milky sap.

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