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Euphorbia pyrenaica Jord.  
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FamilyEUPHORBIACEAE
Genus speciesEuphorbia pyrenaica Jord. 
BibliographyObserv. Pl. Nouv. 3: 237 (1846)
Native Rangew. Pyrenees, Cordillera Cantabrica
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks and scree
Altitude700-2000m
Descriptionglabrous, leaves minute, 1-3cm long, elliptic to oblong, inflorescence umbellate, cyathium often solitary, with four red glands
Size5-15cm
Coloryellow
Bloomspring, early summer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in winter, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
division in spring; cuttings in late spring and late summer
SynonymsEuphorbia chamaebuxus Bernard ex Gren. & Godr.
Tithymalus chamaebuxus (Bernard ex Gren. & Godr.) Soják
Tithymalus pyrenaeus Bubani
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (FRA France, SPA Spain)
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