Euphorbia nutans

Eyebane, Nodding Spurge

Euphorbia nutans can grow up to 50 centimeters tall and is an annual. The petals are white or pink in color. Originally native to North America and South America, the plant can now also be found in other regions. The plants shown here were discovered in Malaga (Spain).

Euphorbia nutans

Characteristics & Description

Height, habit: 20 to 50 centimeters, herbaceous plant
Life cycle: Annual
Flowering time: June to November
Poisonous: Yes
Origin: North America, South America and as an introduced species also in some African, Asian and European regions as well as in New Zealand
(distribution map)
USDA zone: 8 (19 °F/-7 °C)

Euphorbia nutans

Botany

Name: Euphorbia nutans
Family: Euphorbiaceae

Euphorbia nutans

Euphorbia nutans

Categories: Red & Pink Flowers | White flowers | Wildflowers |

More species from the Euphorbiaceae / spurge family