| Euphorbia rigida | |
|---|---|
| Gopher Spurge has an unusual green flower with tiny yellow/orange petals in the center | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Euphorbia |
| Species: | E. rigida |
| Binomial name | |
| Euphorbia rigida M.Bieb |
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Euphorbia rigida, also known as Gopher Spurge or Upright Myrtle Spurge, is a member of the genus Euphorbia. Gopher Spurge is a vascular plant. It has appeared spontaneously in California wilderness but is not considered a noxious weed.[1]
Gopher Spurge is native to the Mediterranean Basin and the Middle East, where it is considered a weed.[2] Americans and Brits commonly use it in their gardens. It is a Spring blooming plant. The plants wounds leak a milky sap which can cause skin irritation.[3]
Research has been done on using Euphorbia rigida as a bio fuel. It has been shown to produce 137 gallons of oil per acre.[4]
| Pyrolysis Reactor Type: | Fixed Bed |
| Process Type: | Hydropyrolysis |