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Euphorbia helioscopia L.

sun spurge (Euphorbiaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyS
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Euphorbia helioscopia is one of our most abundant and widespread spurges, recognisable chiefly by its broad, obovate, leaves and bracts.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-01-09

 sun spurge / Euphorbia helioscopia: _Euphorbia helioscopia_ is one of our most abundant and widespread spurges, recognisable chiefly by its broad, obovate, leaves and bracts.

The glands in the cyathia of Euphorbia helioscopia are rounded.

Shotover (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-02-18

 sun spurge / Euphorbia helioscopia: The glands in the cyathia of _Euphorbia helioscopia_ are rounded.

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