California Copperleaf, Hierba Del Cancer, Copperleaf

• Scientific Name: Acalypha Californica
• Common Name: California Copperleaf, Hierba Del Cancer, Copperleaf
• References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, and N.C. Taylor. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 13. Eudicots: Euphorbiaceae. Phytoneuron 2015-26: 1-65. Published 15 April 2015. SSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/26PhytoN-SWArizFlora13.pdf#page=5
• Habitat: Arroyos
• Life Form: Shrub, low
• Leaf Description: Alternate simple
• Flower Color: Reddish or red
• Flowering Period: June to Dec.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Locally common
• Family: Euphorbiaceae (spurge family)