Cnidoscolus texanus

texas bullnettle, bull nettle, tread-softly, spurge nettle, mala mujer
Family

Euphorbiaceae

Leaf Arrangement

alternate

Leaf Margin

lobed

Leaf Type

simple

Leaf Shape

suborbicular

Growth Form

forb

Flower Color

white

Flower Month

March - November

Height (meters)

0.4 - 1.0

Milky Sap

Yes

Armed/Unarmed

Armed

Origin

native

Lifespan

perennial


Animal Use

Seeds eaten by bobwhite quail and other birds.

Habitat

Sandy, disturbed soils.