Marsh spurge, marsh euphorbia
Euphorbia palustris is a deciduous perennial that can grow over a meter tall and blooms in Central Europe from April to June. It grows in wet meadows, marshlands, and along coasts and riverbanks, and requires consistently moist to wet soil.
In Great Britain, this member of the spurge family is found as an introduced species; and in the US, it is used as an ornamental plant in parks and gardens.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: Perennial herbaceous plant, 50 to 150 centimeters
Poisonous: Yes
Origin: Asia, Europe (map)
USDA zone: 5 (-9.4 °F/-23 °C)
Botany
Family: Euphorbiaceae (spurge family)
Name: Euphorbia palustris
Categories: Garden plants | Wildflowers | Yellow & Orange Flowers |
