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Euonymus europaeus

Poisonous — do not eat it.

If someone has eaten it, call emergency services or your poison control centre.

Euonymus europaeus

About

Euonymus europaeus, the spindle, European spindle, or common spindle, is a species of flowering plant in the family Celastraceae, native to much of Europe, where it inhabits the edges of forest, hedges and gentle slopes, tending to thrive on nutrient-rich, chalky and salt-poor soils. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree.

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How to use it

The spindle plant can be used for ornamental purposes in gardens due to its attractive foliage and structure. Additionally, its presence can support local wildlife by providing habitat and food sources for various species.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Ecology

How it lives

Propagated by
Seed
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Name
Euonymus europaeus
Slug
euonymus-europaeus
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Celastraceae
Genus
Euonymus
Species
europaeus
Wikidata QID
Q161379
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
3
Data completeness
43

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