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cypress spurge
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cypress spurge
Euphorbia cyparissias
Cypress spurge is a bright green plant with small yellow flowers. It grows in sunny places and can spread quickly, making it a lively part of the garden!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The cypress spurge has upright stems covered in dense, narrow, blue-green leaves resembling cypress needles. Its true flowers are tiny, surrounded by striking chartreuse to bright yellow-green bracts, creating a vibrant display.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalpighialesFamilyEuphorbiaceaeGenusEuphorbia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Believe it or not, this plant is a cousin to the festive Christmas poinsettia!
Its milky sap was once used as a folk remedy for removing warts!
The 'cypress' in its name comes from its needle-like leaves, just like a tiny evergreen!
This plant can spread super fast, taking over sunny spots and fields!
Special abilities
Ability
Sticky Shield
Cypress spurge has a milky, latex sap that oozes out when broken, protecting it from hungry herbivores.
Ability
Underground Networker
Cypress spurge can spread rapidly using tough underground stems called rhizomes, helping it colonize new ground.
Ability
Pollinator Beacon
Cypress spurge has bright yellow-green bracts that attract bees and other insects to its small, inconspicuous flowers.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-40 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
eaten by
cypress spurge flea beetle
Aphthona cyparissiae
Feeds on the roots and foliage, used for biocontrol.
pollinates
honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
pollinates
common eastern bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
Collects nectar and pollen from its blooms.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Be careful not to touch the milky sap, as it can irritate your skin.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is cypress spurge?
10-40 cm
When does cypress spurge bloom?
Spring to early summer
Is cypress spurge edible?
No
Is cypress spurge toxic?
Moderate
What is cypress spurge's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is cypress spurge pollinated?
Insect
Where is cypress spurge usually found?
Grasslands
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