Euphorbia commutata

Euphorbia commutata, the tinted woodland spurge, is an annual plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Eastern North America where it is found in rich, calcareous forests and rock outcrops.[1] It has small green flowers in the spring, so it is easily overlooked.[2]

Euphorbia commutata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Euphorbia
Species:
E. commutata
Binomial name
Euphorbia commutata

Two varieties of Euphorbia commutata are sometimes recognized. These are:

  • Euphorbia commutata var. commutata
  • Euphorbia commutata var. erecta

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