Tragia sp.
Noseburn, Noseburn
Family: Euphorbiaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Tragia sp. (Noseburn) is a native California perennial in the Euphorbiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Ricinus: Tragia has stinging hairs that burn; castor bean is smooth and non-stinging.; vs Croton: Tragia has sharp stinging hairs; Croton has soft star-shaped non-stinging hairs.; vs Bernardia: Tragia stings on contact; Bernardia has soft star-hairs that don't sting.; vs Acalypha: Tragia has stinging hairs; Acalypha has soft simple hairs or is smooth.; vs Triadica: Tragia is low desert herb with stinging hairs; Triadica is smooth-leaved tree.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tragia sp. native to California?
Yes. Tragia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Tragia sp. belong to?
Tragia sp. is in the Euphorbiaceae family, genus Tragia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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