About Tribulus cistoides L.
Tribulus cistoides L. is a species of flowering plant in the family Zygophyllaceae. It has several common names: it is called wanglo in Aruba, and is also known as the Jamaican feverplant or puncture vine. This plant is widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions. In Mexico, it is known locally as "Abrojo de tierra caliente", which translates to thistle of the hot country. It grows in Central America, South America, and the southern portion of North America. It thrives in arid lowlands near shorelines where sand or loose soil is present. It can also survive in urban environments, growing in or along road gutters, because these areas often have loose soil nearby.
