| Euphorbia oblongata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Euphorbia |
| Species: | E. oblongata |
| Binomial name | |
| Euphorbia oblongata Griseb. |
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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.