 | Crucillo Randia rhagocarpa Rubiaceae Crucillo is an uncommon inhabitant of the open brushlands and thickets in Cameron, Willacy and Hidalgo counties of the Southern Rio Grande Plains, also ranging south into Mexico. Its branches are its most conspicuous characteristic. They form a stiff, thorny shrub bearing numerous pairs of spines scattered along the stems. The twigs are lined with white, incurved hairs and the leaves have the texture of old parchment with short hairs on each side. Plant Habit or Use: small shrub
Exposure: sun Flower Color: pale green Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: black drupe Height: 3 to 4 feet Width: 3 feet Plant Character: Heat Tolerance: high Water Requirements: Soil Requirements: adaptable Additional Comments:
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