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.