Status: Native
Synonyms:
Euphorbia dentata Michaux var. cuphosperma Engelmann
Euphorbia dentata Michaux forma cuphosperma (Engelmann) Fernald
Poinsettia cuphosperma (Engelmann) Small
Euphorbia cuphosperma is a small to medium sized herb with linear to linear lanceolate, entire leaves. It
is found at higher elevation in moist habitats usually near stream beds. It is an annual with nearly sessile capsules. The capsule is strigose. Euphorbia davidii has glabrous capsules and dentate more oval shaped leaves.
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Euphorbia cuphosperma, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Meadow Creek, Sept. 5, 2008
Euphorbia cuphosperma, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Meadow Creek, Sept. 5, 2008
Euphorbia cuphosperma, annual root system, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Meadow Creek, Sept. 5, 2008
Euphorbia cuphosperma, micro of strigose capsule, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Meadow Creek, Sept. 5, 2008
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