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Bernardia obovata
Bernardia obovata I.M. Johnst.
Desert Myrtlecroton
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: BEOB
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 32 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Inconspicuous.
Distribution
USA: NM , TXGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part ShadeHeat Tolerant: yes
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Bernardia obovata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Bernardia obovata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Bernardia obovata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-03Research By: TWC Staff