Euphorbia oblongata

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Euphorbia oblongata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Euphorbia
Species: E. oblongata
Binomial name
Euphorbia oblongata
Griseb.

Euphorbia oblongata is a species of spurge known by the common names eggleaf spurge and oblong spurge. It is native to Eurasia but can be found elsewhere as a weedy introduced species. This is a hairy perennial herb growing to maximum heights of just over half a meter. It has oval-shaped or narrow leaves with finely toothed edges which are 4 to 6 centimeters long. The foliage is green to yellow-green. The inflorescences hold tiny glandular flowers. The fruit is a spherical capsule about half a centimeter long which contains smooth brown seeds.

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