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Acalypha californica (California copperleaf)
Wasowski, Sally and Andy

Acalypha californica Benth.

California copperleaf

Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)

USDA Symbol: ACCA3

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Subshrub , Shrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Leaf Margin: Crenate
Breeding System: Flowers Unisexual , Monoecious
Inflorescence: Spike
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Red
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA
Native Habitat: On dry rocky slopes and in chaparral to about 4000
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Acalypha californica in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Acalypha californica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Acalypha californica

Metadata

Record Modified: 2008-01-21
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