Ragged Nettlespurge (Jatropha Macrorhiza) is a perennial shrub in the Euphorbiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Jatropha macrorhiza is a species in the Euphorbiaceae family known for its toxic seeds and sap containing curcin, a phytotoxin.
Ragged Nettlespurge
Jatropha Macrorhiza
Jatropha macrorhiza is a species in the Euphorbiaceae family known for its toxic seeds and sap containing curcin, a phytotoxin.
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