Euphorbia dendroides
Tree Spurge, Woody Spurge
Also known as: Esula dendroides (L.) Haw. +7 more
- Esula dendroides (L.) Haw.
- Euphorbia dendroides f. angustifolia Marcos
- Euphorbia dendroides var. hesperia Jahand. & Maire
- Euphorbia dendroides var. longeradiata Sennen
- Euphorbion dendroideum (L.) St.-Lag.
- Tithymalus arboreus Tourn. ex Lam.
- Tithymalus dendroides (L.) Hill
- Tithymalus laetus (Aiton) Haw.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Indigenous to Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Euphorbia dendroides (commonly known as Tree Spurge or Woody Spurge) is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
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, Algeria, Baleares, Corse, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, 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)
California