Mexican Fireplant

• Scientific Name: Euphorbia Heterophylla
• Common Name: Mexican Fireplant
• 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=47
• Habitat: Valleys, bajadas
• Life Form: Forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Opposite simple or linear entire smooth
• Flower Color: Green
• Flowering Period: Summer
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Family: Euphorbiaceae (spurge family)