Euphorbia oblongata
Balkan Spurge, Egg Leaf Spurge
Other regional names: Eggleaf Spurge +1 more
- Eggleaf Spurge
- Oblong Spurge
Also known as: Tithymalus oblongatus (Griseb.) Soják
- Tithymalus oblongatus (Griseb.) Soják
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Euphorbia oblongata (commonly known as Balkan Spurge or Egg-Leaf Spurge) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Indigenous to Temperate Asia and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Euphorbia, which contains over 2100 distinct species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Bulgaria, East Aegean Is., Greece, Kriti, 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)
California, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand North, Oregon, Palestine, Washington
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms