Euphorbia bourgaeana
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Euphorbia bourgaeana | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
Genus: | Euphorbia |
Species: | E. bourgaeana |
Binomial name | |
Euphorbia bourgaeana | |
Synonyms[2] | |
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Euphorbia bourgaeana is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Tenerife in the Canary Islands.[3]: 208
Description
[edit]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.[citation needed]
Like many euphorbias, parts of the plants are poisonous if ingested.
References
[edit]- ^ 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.