Euphorbia pithyusa
Also known as: Esula pithyusa (L.) Fourr. +5 more
- Esula pithyusa (L.) Fourr.
- Esula pithyusa (L.) Haw., 1812
- Euphorbia imbricata f. parvifolia Willk.
- Galarhoeus pithyusa (L.) Haw.
- Tithymalus pithyusa (L.) Fourr.
- Tithymalus pithyusa (L.) Scop.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Euphorbia pithyusa
Euphorbia pithyusa is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Indigenous to Africa and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Euphorbia, which contains over 2100 distinct species. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Baleares, Corse, France, Italy, Libya, Morocco, Sardegna, Sicilia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms