Desert Jatropha is a native succulent shrub of the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts of the southwestern United States and Mexico, with large palmate leaves that appear after summer rains and crimson flowers. It retreats to a leafless, thick-stemmed form during drought. Hummingbirds and large bees visit the flowers.
Best time to see a Desert Jatropha
The best time to see a Desert Jatropha is June–August, when about 71% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 846 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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