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Euphorbia dentata

Euphorbia dentata

About

Euphorbia dentata is a species of spurge known by the common names toothed spurge and green poinsettia. It is native to parts of North and South America, and is present elsewhere on the continents. Its true native range is uncertain. It is a noxious weed in some areas. This is a hairy annual herb with an erect or somewhat erect stem reaching anywhere from 20 to 50 centimeters tall. Its hairy, pointed leaves are a few centimeters long, widely to narrowly lance-shaped, and generally toothed. The inflorescence appears at the end of branches and contain cream or yellowish staminate or pistillate flowers just a few millimeters wide. The fruit is a lobed spherical or heart-shaped capsule about half a centimeter wide which contains three bumpy rounded seeds.

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How to use it

Toothed spurge can be used in gardens as a decorative plant, but be careful as it is also considered a noxious weed in some areas. Its unique appearance can add interest to your landscape, but monitor its growth to prevent it from overtaking other plants.

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Gardening tip

If you decide to plant toothed spurge, make sure to keep an eye on its growth. It can spread quickly, so consider planting it in an area where it can be contained or alongside plants that can compete with it for space.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Ecology

How it lives

Propagated by
Seed
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Name
Euphorbia dentata
Slug
euphorbia-dentata
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Species
dentata
Wikidata QID
Q978763
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
1
Data completeness
43

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