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Ghostweed

Euphorbia marginata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (China, India, Taiwan), Europe (21 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Euphorbia marginata (Ghostweed)

Names in Other Languages

French Euphorbe

German Weitrand-Wolfsmilch

Portuguese eufórbia-marginada

Similar Species in Euphorbia

Euphorbia origanoides

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ghostweed?

The scientific name of Ghostweed is Euphorbia marginata. It belongs to the genus Euphorbia.

Where does Ghostweed live?

Ghostweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (China, India, Taiwan), Europe (21 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, France.

What family does Ghostweed belong to?

Ghostweed (Euphorbia marginata) belongs to the genus Euphorbia, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.

What kingdom does Ghostweed belong to?

Ghostweed (Euphorbia marginata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Ghostweed?

The closest relatives of Ghostweed in the genus Euphorbia include Abyssinian spurge, Albanian spurge, American Spurge, Antso, Arahaka.