Euphorbia oblongata

Egg-leaf Spurge at Hackett, ACT

Euphorbia oblongata at Hackett, ACT - 22 Jun 2023
Euphorbia oblongata at Hackett, ACT - 22 Jun 2023
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Identification history

Euphorbia oblongata 22 Jun 2023 natureguy
Euphorbia oblongata 22 Jun 2023 abread111
Unidentified 22 Jun 2023 waltraud

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User's notes

In grassy woodland, most likely garden escape; fruit stand > 30cm; perhaps Euphorbia oblongata?

3 comments

   22 Jun 2023
Hi Waltraud, I was going to also suggest Eggleaf Spurge.
abread111 wrote:
   22 Jun 2023
I agree as well. Looks right but unsure if the leaves are alternate, since they are so crowded in the pic.
Barb
waltraud wrote:
   23 Jun 2023
thanks S&B for id; checked this morning again on my walk and think your id is correct and no additional photo required.

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height

Species information

  • Euphorbia oblongata Scientific name
  • Egg-leaf Spurge Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Medium weed or pest
  • Up to 889m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
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  • Synonyms

    Euphorbia depauperata var. pubescens

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