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Tragia (Tragia)
Tragia are a large genus of flowering plants that are widespread across the Americas, Africa, and tropical Australasia, as well as many tropical islands. They grow as erect herbs, shrubs, and twining vines that all share the common trait of stinging when touched due to chemical-bearing leaf hairs. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Succulent
Key Facts About Tragia
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Attributes of Tragia
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
20 - 41 ℃
Scientific Classification of Tragia
Distribution of Tragia
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Distribution Map of Tragia
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Tragia
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Tragia generally requires moderate care, thriving best in conditions that replicate their native habitat. The basic care entails a balance of bright indirect light, well-draining soil with adequate organic matter, and moderate temperatures. Regular watering is vital, letting the soil dry between sessions to avoid overwatering. Tragia faces challenges such as pest infestations, including aphids and spider mites, and can be sensitive to extreme temperature fluctuations. Seasonal care adjustments involve reducing watering in winter and ensuring protection from intense summer heat.
Exploring the Tragia Plants
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6 most common species：
Branched noseburn
Tragia ramosa, or branched noseburn, is a desert wildflower native to the Western United States. The stems and leaves of this perennial plant have stinging hair-like projections. When it is time to release its seeds, the pods burst open explosively to disperse them.
Nettleleaf noseburn
Nettleleaf noseburn is a herbaceous plant with heart-shaped leaves and a stinging sensation upon touch, reminiscent of nettles. Its leaves bear fine hairs that can irritate skin, an adaptation likely developed as a deterrent to herbivores. Its inflorescences are typically inconspicuous, and the plant thrives in warm, well-drained environments.
Heartleaf noseburn
Heartleaf noseburn is a perennial vine notable for its heart-shaped leaves and a hairy stem that can cause skin irritation. Its small green flowers may not be conspicuous, but they play a key role in its reproduction. Thriving in wooded areas, heartleaf noseburn's climbing habit leverages sunlight accessibility while its irritant hairs deter herbivores, providing a compelling adaptation for survival.
Dogtooth noseburn
Dogtooth noseburn is a resilient herbaceous species with a slightly woody stem base, adaptable to various environments. The leaves are lanceolate with a fine, serrated margin, presenting a hairy surface that can deter herbivores. This plant thrives in partially shaded habitats, often found clambering over other vegetation, utilizing its modest tendrils for support and maximizing light exposure.
Shortspike noseburn
Shortspike noseburn is a robust herbaceous species typically distinguished by its short spiked inflorescences. The plant's leaves are often lush and green, speckled with fine hairs that can cause irritation upon contact. Thriving in subtropical climates, shortspike noseburn adapts well to its environment, utilizing its fibrous stem for support and attracting pollinators with its inconspicuous, yet distinct, flowers.
Small's noseburn
Small's noseburn is a resilient, unassuming perennial herb that thrives in the understory of hardwood forests. It displays small, inconspicuous green flowers that offer a subtle charm among its heart-shaped leaves. The hairy stems and foliage may deter herbivores while adapting to the dappled light, demonstrating small's noseburn's quiet tenacity in its native habitat.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Tragia
Tragia
Tragia are a large genus of flowering plants that are widespread across the Americas, Africa, and tropical Australasia, as well as many tropical islands. They grow as erect herbs, shrubs, and twining vines that all share the common trait of stinging when touched due to chemical-bearing leaf hairs.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Succulent
Key Facts About Tragia
Feedback
Attributes of Tragia
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
20 - 41 ℃
Scientific Classification of Tragia
Distribution of Tragia
Feedback
Distribution Map of Tragia
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Tragia
Feedback
Tragia generally requires moderate care, thriving best in conditions that replicate their native habitat. The basic care entails a balance of bright indirect light, well-draining soil with adequate organic matter, and moderate temperatures. Regular watering is vital, letting the soil dry between sessions to avoid overwatering. Tragia faces challenges such as pest infestations, including aphids and spider mites, and can be sensitive to extreme temperature fluctuations. Seasonal care adjustments involve reducing watering in winter and ensuring protection from intense summer heat.
Exploring the Tragia Plants
Feedback
6 most common species：
Branched noseburn
Tragia ramosa, or branched noseburn, is a desert wildflower native to the Western United States. The stems and leaves of this perennial plant have stinging hair-like projections. When it is time to release its seeds, the pods burst open explosively to disperse them.
Nettleleaf noseburn
Nettleleaf noseburn is a herbaceous plant with heart-shaped leaves and a stinging sensation upon touch, reminiscent of nettles. Its leaves bear fine hairs that can irritate skin, an adaptation likely developed as a deterrent to herbivores. Its inflorescences are typically inconspicuous, and the plant thrives in warm, well-drained environments.
Heartleaf noseburn
Heartleaf noseburn is a perennial vine notable for its heart-shaped leaves and a hairy stem that can cause skin irritation. Its small green flowers may not be conspicuous, but they play a key role in its reproduction. Thriving in wooded areas, heartleaf noseburn's climbing habit leverages sunlight accessibility while its irritant hairs deter herbivores, providing a compelling adaptation for survival.
Dogtooth noseburn
Dogtooth noseburn is a resilient herbaceous species with a slightly woody stem base, adaptable to various environments. The leaves are lanceolate with a fine, serrated margin, presenting a hairy surface that can deter herbivores. This plant thrives in partially shaded habitats, often found clambering over other vegetation, utilizing its modest tendrils for support and maximizing light exposure.
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More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
Nearly 5 years of research
80+ scholars in botany and gardening
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A database of 400000+ plants
unlimited guides at your fingertips...
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