Species name:

Euphorbia characias

Taxonomy

Species

characias

Nomenclature Melissopalynology

Euphorbia characias

Classifier

L.

Distribution

North West America, Argentina, Europe, North Central Africa, South Australia and New Zealand

Utility

It is used in traditional medicine. Its toxic white and sticky sap has been used to treat skin diseases, since ancient times. It provides to a small contribution in honey production. Ornamental plant and biodiversity

Flowering time

I - V

Pollen

+

Nectar

+

Pollen characteristic

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