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Euphorbia Species, Greek Spiny Spurge

Euphorbiaacanthothamnos

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Family

Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)

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Species

acanthothamnos (a-kanth-oh-THAM-nos)

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Synonym

Tithymalus acanthothamnos

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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