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Euphorbia Species, Milk Barrel

Euphorbiaatrispina

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Family

Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)

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Species

atrispina (at-ree-SPIN-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Gold (yellow-orange)

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | positive

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