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Leafy spurge

Euphorbia esula

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate coniferous forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Iran, Maldives, Mongolia), Europe (7 countries), and North America (Canada, Mexico, United States).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Euphorbia esula (Leafy spurge)

Names in Other Languages

French euphorbe ésule

German Esels-Wolfsmilch

Similar Species in Euphorbia

Euphorbia origanoides

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Leafy spurge?

The scientific name of Leafy spurge is Euphorbia esula. It belongs to the genus Euphorbia.

What is the conservation status of Leafy spurge?

Leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Leafy spurge live?

Leafy spurge is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Iran, Maldives, Mongolia), Europe (7 countries), and North America (Canada, Mexico, United States).. Countries include Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iran, Maldives, Mexico, Mongolia, Norway.

What family does Leafy spurge belong to?

Leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) belongs to the genus Euphorbia, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.

Is Leafy spurge endangered?

No, Leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Leafy spurge belong to?

Leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Leafy spurge?

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