Upright Myrtle Spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites myrsinites)
Description
Euphorbia rigida, also known as gopher spurge or upright myrtle spurge, is a member of the genus Euphorbia. Gopher spurge is a vascular plant. It has appeared spontaneously in California wilderness but is not considered a noxious weed. Gopher spurge is native to the Mediterranean Basin and the Middle East, where it is considered a weed. Americans and Brits commonly use it in their gardens. It is a Spring blooming plant. The plants wounds leak a milky sap which can cause skin irritation.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Malpighiales
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Family: Euphorbiaceae
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Genus: Euphorbia
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