Euphorbia misera
The story
The cliff spurge clings to its ancestral homes along the coast of Southern California, the Baja California peninsula, and Sonora. Today, this rare, gnarled shrub faces a modern struggle. Because it thrives on scenic seashore bluffs and coastal hills, its native habitat is highly coveted, putting the species under threat from high-end residential and commercial developments.
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- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
How to use it
Cliff spurge is primarily valued for its ornamental qualities, thriving in drought-prone areas and adding unique texture to gardens. Its striking flowers and unusual form make it an attractive choice for coastal landscaping, where it can help stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
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Gardening tip
When planting cliff spurge, ensure it is placed in well-draining soil and consider a location that mimics its natural coastal habitat to promote healthy growth.
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About
Euphorbia misera is a semi-succulent shrub in the genus Euphorbia commonly known as the cliff spurge or coast spurge. A drought-deciduous shrub, it is typically found as a gnarled, straggly plant occupying seashore bluffs, hills and deserts. Like other members of its genus, it has a milky sap, which can be found exuding out of the light gray bark when damaged. The alternately-arranged leaves are round and folded in the middle, with small hairs on them. The "flowers" can be found blooming year-round, and are colored maroon or yellow in the center with 5 white to light-yellow petal-like appendages attached outside. This species is native to the Baja California peninsula and Sonora in Mexico, and the coast of Southern California in the United States, where it is a rare species. It is threatened in some localities by the development of its coastal habitat, which tends to be prime locations for high-end residential and commercial developments.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Euphorbia misera
- Slug
- euphorbia-misera
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus
- Euphorbia
- Species
- misera
- Wikidata QID
- Q4247360
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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