Euphorbia segetalis
Corn Spurge, Gardenweed
Other regional names: Grainfield Spurge
- Grainfield Spurge
Also known as: Esula segetalis (L.) Haw. +8 more
- Esula segetalis (L.) Haw.
- Euphorbia segetalis f. robusta Sennen
- Euphorbia segetalis var. montserratensis Marcet
- Euphorbia segetalis var. tetraceras (Lange) Merino
- Euphorbia segetalis var. truncata Willk.
- Keraselma segetale (L.) Raf.
- Keraselma segetalis (L.) Raf.
- Tithymalus segetalis (L.) Hill
- Tithymalus segetalis (L.) Lam., 1779
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Euphorbia segetalis (commonly known as Corn Spurge or Gardenweed) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Euphorbia is notably large, comprising more than 2100 species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Canary Is., Corse, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kriti, Madeira, Morocco, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, 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)
Austria, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Germany, New Zealand North
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms