Euphorbiaceae
Spurge Family
Euphorbia dentata Michx.
- Notes: Euphorbia dentata is similar to E. corollata except branching occurs all along the stem. The stem is sparsely hairy, and the leaves are opposite and larger (1 1/2” by 5/8” to 2 1/2” by 5/8”). The leaves are on short leaf stalks, are more pointed at the tip, and have toothed margins toward the tips. The inflorescence is much smaller, with clusters of “flowers” on short opposite branches. The “flowers” have green-fringed margins, with similar stalked ovaries and seedpods. Flowering is from mid-July to mid-September, and fruiting begins in late July. The habitat is dry, gravelly, and sandy disturbed places such as roadsides, railroad embankments, disturbed prairies, and open woods.
- Bibliography from Biodiversity Heritage Library
- Vascular Plants of Iowa
Can be found in these counties:
