Green spurge or leafy spurge
Euphorbia esula
About
Euphorbia esula, commonly known as green spurge or leafy spurge, is a species of spurge native to central and southern Europe, and eastward through most of Asia north of the Himalaya to Korea and eastern Siberia. It can also be found in some parts of Alaska.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
How to use it
Green spurge has been used in traditional medicine, although caution is advised due to its toxic properties. It can also be used ornamentally in gardens for its unique appearance, but be mindful of its invasive nature in some areas.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
Green spurge is not eaten by humans. In fact, it can be toxic if ingested, so it's best to admire this plant from a distance rather than trying to cook with it.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Euphorbia esula
- Slug
- euphorbia-esula
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus
- Euphorbia
- Species
- esula
- Wikidata QID
- Q148882
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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