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Euphorbia hyberna L.

Irish spurge (Euphorbiaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
RestrictedVery strong tendencySW
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Euphorbia hyberna is widespread in south-western Ireland, but rare in north-western Ireland and south-western England.

Hautes-Pyrénées (65), France; 2015-05-27

 Irish spurge / Euphorbia hyberna: _Euphorbia hyberna_ is widespread in south-western Ireland, but rare in north-western Ireland and south-western England.

Euphorbia hyberna is one of a few species to have long cylindrical papillae on the surface of its fruit.

Hautes-Pyrénées (65), France; 2015-05-27

 Irish spurge / Euphorbia hyberna: _Euphorbia hyberna_ is one of a few species to have long cylindrical papillae on the surface of its fruit.

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