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Summary
Bloom Color: White. Main Bloom Time: Early fall, Late summer. Form: Rounded.
Physical Characteristics
Euphorbia marginata is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in) at a fast rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower in September. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts:
Edible Uses: Gum
A latex from the plant is used for chewing[61, 177, 257]. Caution is advised, see the notes on toxicity above.
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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Astringent Galactogogue Salve Women's complaints
Astringent, women's complaints. Used in the treatment of leucorrhoea[4]. An infusion of the crushed leaves has been used as a liniment in the treatment of swellings[257]. An infusion of the plant has been used to increase milk flow in nursing mothers[257]. Any medicinal use of this plant should be carried out with great care, see the notes above on toxicity[257].
References More on Medicinal Uses
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Other Uses
Gum
Landscape Uses: Border, Container, Specimen. A very ornamental plant, its long-lasting flowers are used in button holes[1]. Hybridizes with other members of this genus[200]. This genus has been singled out as a potential source of latex (for making rubber) for the temperate zone, although no individual species has been singled out[141]. Special Features: Attractive foliage, North American native, Naturalizing, All or parts of this plant are poisonous, Wetlands plant. Dynamic accumulator.
Special Uses
Dynamic accumulator
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Prefers a light well-drained moderately rich loam in an open position[200]. Succeeds in dry soils[1]. The ripe seed is released explosively from the seed capsules[200]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[233].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Propagation
Seed - sow spring in situ. Germination usually takes place within 2 - 3 weeks at 20°c.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
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Found In
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Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
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| F | LMH | SN | M | 4 | 3 | 3 |
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| F | LMH | N | DM | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Croton lechleri | Sangre De Grado, Dragon's blood | Tree | 12.0 |
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| F | LMH | N | M | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Croton megalocarpus | Croton tree | Tree | 25.0 |
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| F | LM | N | M | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Croton palanostigma | Sangre De Grado, Dragon's blood | Tree | 12.0 |
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| F | LM | N | M | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Croton salutaris | Sangre De Grado, Dragon's blood | Tree | 12.0 |
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| F | LM | N | M | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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10-12
| M | LMH | N | DM | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Euphorbia abyssinica | Candelabra Spurge | Tree | 7.5 |
10-12
| M | LM | SN | D | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Euphorbia antisyphilitica | Candelilla | Shrub | 1.0 |
7-10
| | LM | N | DM | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Euphorbia corollata | Wild Spurge, Flowering spurge | Perennial | 1.0 |
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| | LM | SN | DM | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Euphorbia drummondii | Caustic Weed | Annual | 0.2 |
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| | LM | N | DM | 0 | 1 | |
| Euphorbia esula | Leafy Spurge. Green spurge | Perennial | 1.0 |
3-9
| F | LMH | SN | DM | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Euphorbia helioscopia | Madwoman's Milk | Annual | 0.4 |
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| | LM | N | DM | 1 | 2 | |
| Euphorbia hirta | Asthma Weed, Pill-Bearing Spurge | Annual | 0.3 |
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| | LM | N | DM | 1 | 3 | |
| Euphorbia humifusa | | Annual | 0.2 |
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| | LM | N | DM | 1 | 2 | |
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| F | LM | SN | D | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Euphorbia ipecacuanhae | American Ipec | | 0.0 |
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| | LMH | SN | M | 0 | 1 | |
| Euphorbia lactea | Mottled Spurge | Shrub | 5.0 |
10-11
| M | LMH | SN | DM | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Euphorbia lathyris | Caper Spurge, Moleplant | Annual/Biennial | 1.0 |
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| | LMH | SN | DM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Euphorbia neriifolia | Fleshy spurge, Hedge Euphorbia, Oleander spurge | Shrub | 4.0 |
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| F | LM | SN | D | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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| | LM | N | DM | 0 | 3 | |
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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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