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Sickle spurge

Euphorbia falcata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (10 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇩🇪 Germany 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States

Names in Other Languages

Spanish lechetrezna tonta
German Sichel-Wolfsmilch
Portuguese leiteira-das-trêsquilhas

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 Sickle spurge?
The scientific name of Sickle spurge is Euphorbia falcata. It belongs to the genus Euphorbia.
Where does Sickle spurge live?
Sickle spurge is found in Widely distributed across Europe (10 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Poland, Slovakia.
What family does Sickle spurge belong to?
Sickle spurge (Euphorbia falcata) belongs to the genus Euphorbia, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.
What kingdom does Sickle spurge belong to?
Sickle spurge (Euphorbia falcata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Sickle spurge?
The closest relatives of Sickle spurge in the genus Euphorbia include Abyssinian spurge, Albanian spurge, American Spurge, Antso, Arahaka.

Native Range — 13 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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