Kingdom Plantae Family Euphorbiaceae Scientific name Euphorbia rigida | Order Malpighiales Genus Euphorbia Rank Species | |
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Similar Euphorbia myrsinites, Euphorbia characias, Euphorbia epithymoides, Euphorbia amygdaloides, Euphorbia dendroides | ||
Euphorbia rigida, also known as gopher spurge or upright myrtle spurge, is a member of the genus Euphorbia. Gopher spurge is a vascular plant. It has appeared spontaneously in California wilderness but is not considered a noxious weed.
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Euphorbia rigida
Gardening
Gopher spurge is native to the Mediterranean Basin and the Middle East, where it is considered a weed. Americans and Brits commonly use it in their gardens. It is a Spring blooming plant. The plants wounds leak a milky sap which can cause skin irritation.
Biofuels
Research has been done on using Euphorbia rigida as a bio fuel. It has been shown to produce 137 gallons of oil per acre.
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