Plant species

warty spurge Euphorbia verrucosa

Euphorbiaceae

Species information

Description

A spurge with simple leaves and small flower-like inflorescences framed by bracts. Characteristic of dry, base-rich soils.

Plant traits

Growth form

forb

Life cycle

perennial

Height

20–60 cm

Typical season

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Active growth

Flowering

Fruiting

Timing varies with site and year.

Habitat conditions

Habitat

dry grasslands · mesic grasslands

Light

full sun

Moisture

dry · mesic

Soil

base-rich

Substrate

calcareous

Pollination

insect pollination

Status

native

Interesting facts

Broken stems release milky latex that can irritate the skin; this is characteristic of many spurges.

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