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Euphorbia esula subsp. esula

Leafy Spurge
Also known as: Esula angustifolia Haw. +13 more
  • Esula angustifolia Haw.
  • Esula ararica (Jord.) Fourr.
  • Esula dalechampii Haw.
  • Esula major Garsault
  • Esula pseudocyparissias (Jord.) Fourr.
  • Esula riparia (Jord.) Fourr.
  • Esula salicetorum (Jord.) Fourr.
  • Esula vulgaris Fourr.
  • Euphorbia androsaemifolia subsp. salicetorum (Jord.) Nyman
  • Euphorbia ararica Jord.
  • Euphorbia borodinii Sambuk
  • Euphorbia chankoana Vorosch.
  • Euphorbia discolor f. gracilis Popov
  • Euphorbia discolor subsp. karoi (Freyn) Bassargin
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Euphorbia esula subsp. esula (commonly known as Leafy Spurge) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Euphorbia esula, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, China, Eastern Asia, Eastern Europe, Macaronesia, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Mongolia, Russian Far East, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Altay, Amur, Austria, Azores, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Buryatiya, Central European Russia, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Chita, Corse, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, France, Germany, Hungary, Inner Mongolia, Iran, Irkutsk, Italy, Kamchatka, Kazakhstan, Khabarovsk, Kirgizistan, Korea, Krasnoyarsk, Lebanon-Syria, Manchuria, Mongolia, Netherlands, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Poland, Portugal, Primorye, Qinghai, Sakhalin, South European Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkmenistan, Tuva, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, West Siberia, Xinjiang, Yakutskiya, 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)
Denmark, Great Britain, Maryland, Norway, Oregon, Sweden
Base Species & Variations

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