Kingdom Plantae Family Euphorbiaceae Scientific name Euphorbia origanoides Rank Species | Order Malpighiales Genus Euphorbia Higher classification Spurges | |
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Similar Spurges, Sporobolus caespitosus, Pteris adscensionis, Anogramma ascensionis, Ptisana purpurascens | ||
Euphorbia origanoides (also called Ascension Spurge) is a species of plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is endemic to Ascension Island a dependency of the UK overseas territory of Saint Helena. Its natural habitats are introduced vegetation. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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