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Myrtle spurge, krvavi mlječić

Euphorbia myrsinites

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Description:

Myrtle spurge is an evergreen perennial. It has sprawling stems growing to 20-40 cm long. The leaves are spirally arranged, fleshy, pale glaucous bluish-green, 1-2 cm long. The flowers are inconspicuous, but surrounded by bright sulphur-yellow bracts; they are produced during the spring.

Habitat:

Growing on barren, dry and sunny slopes.

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