Euphorbiaceae Week: Euphorbia cyathophora from Delhi

[Gurcharan Singh]

Euphorbia cyathophora Murray, Commentat. Soc. Regiae Sci. Gott. 7:81. 1786

syn: Euphorbia heterophylla auct. (non L.) 

      Poinsettia cyathophora (Murray) Klotzsch & Garcke

A small annual with entire or lobed leaves with uper leaves red at base, cultivated and often naturalised. Often found as escape in Delhi in Wastelands and shaded areas.

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Dr. Gurcharan Singh
Retired  Associate Professor
SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
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