Euphorbia bourgeana
| Euphorbia bourgeana | |
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| Euphorbia bourgeana | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Subtribe: | Euphorbiinae |
| Genus: | Euphorbia |
| Species: | E. bourgeana |
| Binomial name | |
| Euphorbia bourgeana J.Gay ex Boiss. | |
Euphorbia bourgeana, also sometimes called the Tree Euphorbia,[1] is a species of spurge native to La Gomera in the Canary Islands.[2][3]
Description
It can grow to a height of 6–10 feet (1.82-3.04 metres), but if potted, it can be kept relatively small.[1][3]
The plant grows well in USDA zones 9b-11.[1]
Like many Euphorbias, parts of the plants are poisonous if ingested.[4]
Synonyms
References
- 1 2 3 Annie's Annuals: Tree Euphorbia
- ↑ Desert Tropicals: Euphorbia lambii
- 1 2 Daniel's Specialty Nursery: Euphorbia
- ↑ "Euphorbia bourgeana". IUCN Redlist. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
- ↑ "Synonyms of Euphorbia bourgeana". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved February 24, 2012.
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