



Euphorbia sect. Euphorbiastrum
Euphorbia is a diverse genus of flowering plants known for their unique shapes and structures. They come in various sizes, colors, and forms, adding beauty to gardens and landscapes.
Lebensraum: Desert
The Euphorbia has incredibly diverse forms, from tiny succulents to large tree-like plants. Often featuring small, green or yellow flowers surrounded by brightly colored leaf-like bracts and a distinctive milky white sap, giving it a unique, often succulent appearance.




Kategorie
PflanzenSeltenheit
Common
Gefahr
3/5 · Mittel
Snaps
Mach den ersten Snap!
Ancient Romans used Euphorbia sap in medicines, despite its toxicity.
Many Euphorbia flowers are so tiny they need magnifying to see them.
Poinsettias, famous Christmas plants, are actually a type of Euphorbia!
There are over 2,000 different kinds of Euphorbia worldwide!
Euphorbia produces a milky latex sap that helps it defend against herbivores and pests.
Many Euphorbia species have thick, succulent stems that store water, helping them survive dry conditions.
Some Euphorbia species have evolved to resemble cacti, an adaptation that helps them thrive in arid environments.
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen from cyathia.
Bombus terrestris
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
Hyles euphorbiae
Larvae feed exclusively on Euphorbia leaves.
Immergrüne Pflanzen behalten ihr Laub das ganze Jahr über und werfen nie alle Blätter auf einmal ab.
Sukkulente Pflanzen haben verdickte, fleischige Teile, meist Blätter oder Stängel, die an die Speicherung von Wasser in trockenen Klimazonen angepasst sind.
Wüstenlebensräume sind trockene Regionen, die durch extrem geringen Niederschlag und oft extreme Temperaturen gekennzeichnet sind und eine spezialisierte Flora und Fauna beherbergen.
Gefahr
3/5 · Mittel
Avoid touching or handling Euphorbia plants as their sap can be harmful. Always admire them from a safe distance.
5-1500 cm
5-500 cm
0.1-1 cm
Frühling bis Herbst
Nein
Mäßig
Mehrjährig
Insekten
Zoome hinein, um Cluster aufzulösen und zu sehen, wo dieses Objekt fotografiert wurde.
Neueste Snaps erscheinen hier, wenn neue Beobachtungen hinzukommen.