graceful spurge

Euphorbia hypericifolia

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About graceful spurge

Euphorbia hypericifolia (commonly known as graceful spurge, golden spurge, and chickenweed) is a species of perennial herb in the genus Euphorbia native to tropical Americas. It normally grows up to 2 feet (0.6 m) in height, and contains milky sap which can cause skin and eye irritation.

Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Plant Details

Scientific name
Euphorbia hypericifolia
Genus
Euphorbia
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Open and dry localities
Native to
Pantropical
Distribution
Pantropical
Flowering & fruiting
Throughout the year
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)
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Botanical family

Euphorbiaceae

Spurge/Euphorbia family

graceful spurge belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family.

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