Mojave Cottonthorn (Tetradymia Stenolepis) is a perennial shrub in the Asteraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Tetradymia stenolepis is a shrub species in the sunflower family native to deserts of the southwestern United States, particularly the Mojave Desert region.
Mojave Cottonthorn
Tetradymia Stenolepis
Tetradymia stenolepis is a shrub species in the sunflower family native to deserts of the southwestern United States, particularly the Mojave Desert region.
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