Heart-Leaf Limberbush, Sangre-De-Cristo, Sangrengado

  • Scientific Name: Jatropha Cardiophylla
  • Common Name: Heart-Leaf Limberbush, Sangre-De-Cristo, Sangrengado
  • 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=50
  • Habitat: Bajadas, washes, rocky slopes
  • Life Form: Shrub, low
  • Leaf Description: Alternate simple
  • Flower Color: White or whitish
  • Flowering Period: July to Aug.
  • Spines: Spineless
  • Rarity: Locally common
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae (spurge family)