Euphorbia oblongata
About
Euphorbia oblongata is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a spurge known by the common names Balkan spurge, eggleaf spurge and oblong spurge. It is native to Eurasia but can be found elsewhere as a weedy introduced species. This is a hairy perennial herb growing to maximum heights of just over half a metre. It has oval-shaped or narrow leaves with finely toothed edges which are 4 to 6 centimetres long. The foliage is green to yellow-green. The inflorescences hold tiny glandular flowers. The fruit is a spherical capsule about half a centimetre long which contains smooth brown seeds.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
How to use it
Euphorbia oblongata can be used ornamentally in gardens due to its unique foliage and flowers. It is also known for its ability to thrive in various conditions, making it a resilient choice for landscaping in challenging environments.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Euphorbia oblongata
- Slug
- euphorbia-oblongata
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus
- Euphorbia
- Species
- oblongata
- Wikidata QID
- Q4247295
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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