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Knotweed Spurge

Euphorbia polygonifolia

Extinct
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada and Spain.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇪🇸 Spain

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Names in Other Languages

French chamésyce à feuilles de renouée

Similar Species in Euphorbia

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Abyssinian spurge
Euphorbia abyssinica
Not Evaluated
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Albanian spurge
Euphorbia characias
Not Evaluated
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American Spurge
Euphorbia corollata
Not Evaluated
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Antso
Euphorbia antso
Least Concern
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Arahaka
Euphorbia arahaka
Least Concern
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Ascension Spurge
Euphorbia origanoides
Critically Endangered
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Balkan Spurge
Euphorbia oblongata
Not Evaluated
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Bearded Spurge
Euphorbia aristata
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Knotweed Spurge?
The scientific name of Knotweed Spurge is Euphorbia polygonifolia. It belongs to the genus Euphorbia.
What is the conservation status of Knotweed Spurge?
Knotweed Spurge (Euphorbia polygonifolia) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Knotweed Spurge live?
Knotweed Spurge is found in Distributed across Canada and Spain.. Countries include Canada, Spain.
What family does Knotweed Spurge belong to?
Knotweed Spurge (Euphorbia polygonifolia) belongs to the genus Euphorbia, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.
What kingdom does Knotweed Spurge belong to?
Knotweed Spurge (Euphorbia polygonifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Knotweed Spurge?
The closest relatives of Knotweed Spurge in the genus Euphorbia include Abyssinian spurge, Albanian spurge, American Spurge, Antso, Arahaka.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Euphorbia — 20 Species

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Abyssinian spurge
Euphorbia abyssinica
NE 🐾
Albanian spurge
Euphorbia characias
NE 🐾
American Spurge
Euphorbia corollata
NE 🐾
Antso
Euphorbia antso
LC 🐾
Arahaka
Euphorbia arahaka
LC 🐾
Ascension Spurge
Euphorbia origanoides
CR 🐾
Balkan Spurge
Euphorbia oblongata
NE 🐾
Bearded Spurge
Euphorbia aristata
EN 🐾
Black Manchineel
Euphorbia petiolaris
LC 🐾
Blotched Spurge
Euphorbia maculata
NE 🐾
Blue Spurge
Euphorbia myrsinites
NE 🐾
Blunt Spurge
Euphorbia spathulata
NE 🐾
Broad Leaved Spurge
Euphorbia platyphyllos
NT 🐾
Cactus spurge
Euphorbia ingens
LC 🐾
candelabra tree
Euphorbia cooperi
LC 🐾
Caper Spurge
Euphorbia lathyris
NE 🐾
Carolina ipecac
Euphorbia ipecacuanhae
EX 🐾
Cemetary Spurge
Euphorbia cyparissias
LC 🐾
Chamaesyce
Euphorbia amplexicaulis
LC 🐾
Chandelier Tree
Euphorbia triangularis
LC
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