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Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbia

not marked as a favorite taxon *Euphorbia tirucalli Linnaeus. Common name: Pencil Tree. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: Disturbed areas, spread from horticultural use. Distribution: Native of sub-Saharan Africa.

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Subgenus: Euphorbia. Section: Tirucalli.

Origin/Endemic status: Subsaharan Africa

Synonymy ⓘ: = Bah, Fl2, FNA12, K4, WH3. Basionym: Euphorbia tirucalli L. 1753

Links to other floras: = Euphorbia tirucalli - FNA12

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU

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