Euphorbia sp.

Michelago, NSW

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Identification history

Euphorbia sp.	11 Dec 2018	BettyDonWood
Euphorbia sp.	11 Dec 2018	BettyDonWood
Euphorbia dallachyana	10 Dec 2018	Illilanga

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BettyDonWood wrote:

11 Dec 2018

It is impossible to tell Euphorbia dallacyana from Euphorbia drummondii without examining the bases of the seed cases and the stipules at the bases of the leaves; or the surface of the seeds, with a dissecting microscope (x 20).

Illilanga wrote:

12 Dec 2018

We have a microscope (not dissecting) and I am not sure I have the skills! Is our sighting likely to be a native or exotic?

BettyDonWood wrote:

12 Dec 2018

It is a native. An ordinary microscope usually magnifies at a minimum of x 100, which is far too high. Using a dissecting microscope or a fixed lens with its own illumination means that you can handle the specimen while looking at it. There used to be a couple of such microscopes in the room next to the Friends Lounge at the botanic gardens. The other thing you can do is press it between newspaper and take it into the gardens for them to ID. I used to use about ten sheets of newspaper on each side. If you do not have a plant press, a heavy book is good to weight it down. It might take a month or two till it is quite dry. With a non-juicy plant like this, there is no need to change the paper.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.156426 -35.779590
Altitude 769.9m
Maps Illilanga & Baroona
Places Michelago, NSW

Sighting information

4 - 15 Abundance
8 Dec 2018 11:52 AM Recorded on
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True In flower
10cm to 30cm Plant height

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Euphorbia sp. Scientific name
Common name
Not Sensitive
Exotic
Minor weed or pest
Up to 769.9m Recorded at altitude
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In flower

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