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Euphorbia Species, Petty Spurge

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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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Synonym

Euphorbia calabrica

Euphorbia chamaepeploides

Euphorbia dichotoma

Euphorbia minima

Euphorbia oleracea

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Pale Green

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Gardener's Notes:

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DannyJoe

York, SC (Zone 8a) | May 2013 | positive

Well known for use in shin cancer removal.
Sap very dangerous to eyes.

RosemaryA

Toronto, ON (Zone 5b) | August 2008 | negative

According to the Canadian government's Poisonous Plants Information System, the milky sap may cause skin and "severe" eye irritation.

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