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Euphorbia heterophylla

Mexican Fireplant

Life form2, 3: forb, annual
Habitat: valleys, bajadas
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: opposite
leaf format3: simple
leaf shape3: linear
leaf surface3: smooth
leaf margin3: entire
Flower color2: green
Flowering period2: summer
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Euphorbiaceae (spurge family)
Synonym(s)1: Chamaesyce heterophylla
Status: uncommon
Locations where collected or observed:
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
      Sonoran Desert National Monument

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