Galarhoeus cyparissias (L.) Small ex Rydb.
Tithymalus cyparissias (L.) Hill
Euphorbia cyparissias L. Cypress spurge, spurge
I think of Euphorbias as being plants, often cactus-like in appearance, from tropical and subtropical climes. But there are many members of this genus, like cypress spurge, that are at home in temperate climates. This plant was introduced as an ornamental to North America from Europe, and it is now naturalized throughout much of North America. In many areas it is considered an invasive. Identification: Plants are 4-31" (10-80 cm) in height. They are topped by a ball or dome of "flowers" (really bracts, or specialized leaves). New flowers are greenish yellow or yellow, becoming purple or red as they age. Leaves are small and very narrow, needlelike, ¾-1½" (2-4 cm) × ¹/₃₂-¹/₁₆" (1-2 mm). Edibility: Poisonous Online References:
The Virginia Tech Weed Identification Guide The USDA Forest Service's Fire Effects Information Database The University of Wisconsin's Robert W. Freckmann Herbarium 5/24/2010 · Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine 7/29/2023 · Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine Galarhoeus cyparissias (L.) Small ex Rydb. Tithymalus cyparissias (L.) Hill
Euphorbia cyparissias description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020. © FloraFinder.org. All rights reserved. |
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