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Euphorbia characias L.

Mediterranean spurge (Euphorbiaceae)

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RestrictedStrong tendencySE
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Euphorbia characias has denser inflorescences than its relative Euphorbia amygdaloides.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2019-03-26

 Mediterranean spurge / Euphorbia characias: _Euphorbia characias_ has denser inflorescences than its relative _Euphorbia amygdaloides_.

Like Euphorbia amygdaloides, Euphorbia characias has its bracts fused together, concave and pointed glands, and hairy stems.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2019-03-26

 Mediterranean spurge / Euphorbia characias: Like _Euphorbia amygdaloides_, _Euphorbia characias_ has its bracts fused together, concave and pointed glands, and hairy stems.

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