Euphorbia characias
Albanian Spurge, Mediterranean Spurge
Also known as: Esula characias (L.) Haw. +2 more
- Esula characias (L.) Haw.
- Tithymalus characias (L.) Bubani, 1897
- Tithymalus characias (L.) Hill
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Indigenous to Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Euphorbia characias (commonly known as Albanian spurge or Mediterranean Spurge) is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Baleares, Corse, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Libya, Morocco, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, Great Britain, New Zealand North, New Zealand South
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms