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Euphorbia lathyris L.

caper spurge (Euphorbiaceae)

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Unusually among Euphorbia species, Euphorbia lathyris has opposite leaves.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-05-25

 caper spurge / Euphorbia lathyris: Unusually among _Euphorbia_ species, _Euphorbia lathyris_ has opposite leaves.

Cyathia

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-05-25

 caper spurge / Euphorbia lathyris: Cyathia

The capsules of Euphorbia lathryis are smooth and hairless.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-10-22

 caper spurge / Euphorbia lathyris: The capsules of _Euphorbia lathryis_ are smooth and hairless.

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