Cnidoscolus is a genus of plants in the family Euphorbiaceae that was erected in 1827. The group is widespread across much of North and South America, including the West Indies.

The name is derived from the Greek words κνίδη (knide), meaning "nettle," and σκόλοψ (skolops), meaning "thorn" or "prickle."

Species

formerly included

moved to Astraea Jatropha

• C. obtusifolius - Jatropha mutabilis
• C. surinamensis - Astraea lobata

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