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Donkey-tail Spurge

Euphorbia myrainites

Photo by gatorfellows
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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.

Habitat:

Rock garden.

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Euphorbia myrsinites

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PublishedMarch 15, 2013

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