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Cypress Spurge Euphorbia cyparissias 

 
 
Attracts BeesBees are attracted to this plant
Attracts FliesFlies are attracted to this plant
Perennial Life CyclePerennial life cycle
No PetalsNo petals
Yellow FlowersYellow flowers
No PetalsNo petals
Apr-Jul Flowering
period
Whorled LeavesWhorled leaves
Smooth-Edged LeavesSmooth-edged leaves
Round StemRound stem
Tap RootTap root
40cmMaximum height
 
 
  Main image of Cypress Spurge
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Cypress Spurge is a non-native invasive perennial plant of the UK, typically found growing in waste ground and verges, to a mature height of up to 40cm.

Cypress Spurge was introduced into cultivation in the UK in the seventeenth century and is now a naturalised garden escape.

Botanic classification and naming: Cypress Spurge is a member of the Spurge (Euphorbiaceae) family. The genus name 'Euphorbia' identifies the plant as a Spurge and its species name 'cyparissias' means 'Cypress-like plant'.

Concerns: Cypress Spurge once established into the wild can be invasive. It is a toxic plant, producing a milky sap that is an eye and skin irritant.

 
Flower of Cypress Spurge

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Flowers:
Cypress Spurge usually flowers between April and July.

Flower colour:

Flower Colour Yellow

Yellow

Flower shape:

Flower Shape  No petals

No petals

Petals:

Petal Number =  0

0

Leaf of Cypress Spurge

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Leaves:

Leaf Shape:

Leaf Shape is Whorled

Whorled

Leaf Margins:

Leaf Margin is smooth

smooth

Stem of Cypress Spurge

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Stem and Roots:

Stem shape:

Stem Shape is Round

Round

Root type:

Root Type is Tap

Tap