Euphorbia graminea
Grassleaf Spurge
Also known as: Adenopetalum gramineum (Jacq.) Klotzsch & Garcke +5 more
- Adenopetalum gramineum (Jacq.) Klotzsch & Garcke
- Agaloma graminea (Jacq.) D.B.Ward
- Eumecanthus gramineus (Jacq.) Millsp.
- Euphorbia graminea subsp. lancifolia Millsp.
- Euphorbia graminea subsp. virgata Millsp.
- Euphorbia longipetiolata M.E.Jones
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Euphorbia graminea (commonly known as Grassleaf Spurge) is an annual within the Euphorbiaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring botanical forms and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Aruba, Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela, Windward Is.
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)
Arkansas, Brazil South, California, Caroline Is., Cyprus, Florida, Galápagos, Hawaii, India, Louisiana, Palestine, Sweden, Taiwan, Texas
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms