species 7,362 observations
Leafy Spurge
Euphorbia esula
Field notes
Euphorbia esula, commonly known as green spurge or leafy spurge, is a species of spurge native to central and southern Europe (north to England, the Netherlands, and Germany), and eastward through most of Asia north of the Himalaya to Korea and eastern Siberia. It can also be found in some parts of Alaska.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Sparganothis Fruitworm Moth
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Hyaline Grass Bug, Ant Bug, Anthocoris nemoralis, Rose Grain Aphid
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red-belted Bumble Bee, Nevada Bumble Bee, Common Grass Skimmer, Gray Hairstreak
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Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower Poisonous Weed
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.