Euphorbia bourgaeana
Euphorbia bourgaeana is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Tenerife in the Canary Islands.[3]: 208
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Euphorbia |
| Species: | E. bourgaeana |
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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. The plant grows well in USDA zones 9b-11.
Like many euphorbias, parts of the plants are poisonous if ingested.
References
- Marrero Gómez, M.V. (2011). "Euphorbia bourgeana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T193560A8867714. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T193560A8867714.en. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- "Synonyms of Euphorbia bourgeana". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved February 24, 2012.
- Bramwell, D.; Bramwell, Z. (2001). Wild flowers of the Canary Islands. Madrid, Spain: Editorial Rueda. ISBN 978-84-7207-129-2.
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