Cnidoscolus tehuacanensis (Mala Mujer)

Cnidoscolus tehuacanensis (Mala Mujer) white flower close up with serrated green leaves on plant
Cnidoscolus tehuacanensis (Mala Mujer) white flower with small sharp spines on stems and serrated leaves.

Botanical name: Cnidoscolus tehuacanensis

Common name: Mala Mujer

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Origin: Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowersThorny or spinyIrritating plant

Similar plants: Cnidoscolus tehuacanensis (Mala Mujer)


Cnidoscolus tehuacanensis (Mala Mujer) green fruit and sharp spines on a close up branch.
Cnidoscolus tehuacanensis (Mala Mujer) green fruit on a thorny branch with lobed green leaves.


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