Cockroach Plant, Hierba De La Cucharocha

• Scientific Name: Haplophyton Cimicidum
• Common Name: Cockroach Plant, Hierba De La Cucharocha
• References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, and J. Malusa. 2014. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona: Part 8. Eudicots: Acanthaceae to Apocynaceae. Phytoneuron 2014-85, 1-71
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/85PhytoN-SWArizPart8.pdf#page=63
• Habitat: Rocky slopes, canyons, mountains
• Life Form: Subshrub
• Leaf Description: Alternate, simple, lanceolate to ovate
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Flowering Period: July to Oct.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Family: Apocynaceae (dogbane family)