Euphorbia rigida

Euphorbia rigida
Gopher spurge has an unusual green flower with tiny yellow/orange petals in the center
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Tribe: Euphorbieae
Subtribe: Euphorbiinae
Genus: Euphorbia
Species: E. rigida
Binomial name
Euphorbia rigida
M.Bieb

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]

Gardening

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]

Biofuels

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

References

  1. http://plants.usda.gov/java/noxious?rptType=State&sort=origin&statefips=16
  2. Kavak H. Melampsora euphorbiae, a new rust disease found on Euphorbia rigida in Turkey. Plant Pathology [serial online]. December 2004;53(6):810. Available from: Environment Complete, Ipswich, MA. Accessed May 13, 2010.
  3. Swift, J. (2010, March 20). The aliens in the garden - Euphorbias come in all shapes and sizes and will add drama to your borders, says Joe Swift. Times, The (London, England) (01 ed.), 20,21. Retrieved May 13, 2010, from NewsBank on-line database (Access World News)
  4. http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/biodiesel_sustainable.html#tickell00
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