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Cressler, Alan

Cnidoscolus urens var. stimulosus

Cnidoscolus urens (L.) Arthur var. stimulosus (Michx.) Govaerts

Finger rot, Tread Softly

Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)

Synonym(s): Bivonea stimulosa, Cnidoscolus stimulosus, Jatropha stimulosa

USDA Symbol: cnurs

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

White, trumpet-shaped flowers are in a few-flowered, terminal cluster on a plant covered with stinging hairs.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
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Bloom Information

Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AL , FL , GA , KY , LA , MS , NC , SC , VA
Native Distribution: Virginia south to Florida; west to Texas.
Native Habitat: Sandy woods and fields along the coastal plain.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Crosby Arboretum - Picayune, MS

Additional resources

USDA: Find Cnidoscolus urens var. stimulosus in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Cnidoscolus urens var. stimulosus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cnidoscolus urens var. stimulosus

Metadata

Record Modified: 2017-07-10
Research By: TWC Staff

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