Jatropha spp. (limberbush, matacora, sangregado, etc.)

Jatropha cinerea is leafless most of the year. Inset shows the plant after a rare heavy rain.

Jatropha cuneata is also often leafless.

 

 

Retrieved from the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum web site on 12-16-2024
http://digitallibrary.desertmuseum.org/programs/succulents_jatropha.php