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Euphorbia peplus L.

petty spurge (Euphorbiaceae)

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Euphorbia peplus is a very common weedy spurge across most of the British Isles (becoming rare only in the far north).

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2008-03-09

 petty spurge / Euphorbia peplus: _Euphorbia peplus_ is a very common weedy spurge across most of the British Isles (becoming rare only in the far north).

The cyathia of Euphorbia peplus include glands that taper to long, curved points.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2008-03-09

 petty spurge / Euphorbia peplus: The cyathia of _Euphorbia peplus_ include glands that taper to long, curved points.

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