Biology:Euphorbia bourgeana
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Euphorbia bourgeana | |
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Species: | E. bourgeana
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Euphorbia bourgeana J.Gay ex Boiss.
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Euphorbia bourgeana is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Tenerife in the Canary Islands.[2]:208
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.[citation needed]
Like many Euphorbias, parts of the plants are poisonous if ingested.[3]
References
- ↑ "Synonyms of Euphorbia bourgeana". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://apps.kew.org/wcsp/synonomy.do?name_id=78696. 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.
- ↑ "Euphorbia bourgeana". http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/193560/0. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
External links
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Wikidata ☰ Q2889799 entry