Schoepfia californica
Schoepfia californica Brandegee
Schoepfia californica, known as California schoepfia, iguajil, and candelillo, is a flowering plant species in the Schoepfiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree with grayish bark, smooth turquoise leaves, and small red flowers. It is endemic to the Baja California peninsula, occurring in desert flats, slopes, and washes from Bahia de Los Angeles to the cape region.
Description
Schoepfia californica is a species of the genus Schoepfia, first described by Brandegee in 1889. It is native to the Baja California peninsula and is adapted to arid environments. The plant is characterized by its distinctive leaf color and small red flowers. It is distributed in desert habitats, including flats, slopes, and washes, across the northwest region of Mexico.
Distribution
Global · Mexico Northwest
